Economic consequences of changes in apple imports to the Kyrgyz republic

Import of apples to the Kyrgyz Republic has a significant impact on the provision of food demand and the state of the domestic fruit market. In the period from 2020 to 2024, there were changes in the volume and structure of supplies due to foreign economic and logistical factors. The purpose of the study is to identify the economic consequences of changes in the geography of apple imports. The official data of customs statistics on the main supplying countries: Iran, China, Uzbekistan and Poland were used as a base. The method of analysis included the assessment of the dynamics of physical and cost indicators, as well as the redistribution of countries’ shares in total imports. The results showed a decrease in the volume of supplies from Iran and Uzbekistan, while imports from Poland and China increased, which affected the value of products, foreign exchange costs and the sustainability of the domestic market. It is concluded that it is important to diversify import sources and develop economically sound strategies of foreign trade regulation in order to ensure food security and support domestic horticulture.