Kyrgyzstan increases import of rice by 33.7%.

Kyrgyzstan has increased import of rice by 33.7% in January-November 2023, according to the National Statistical Committee. Rice imports grew to 8,600 tons over 10 months. Kyrgyzstan mainly imported rice from Kazakhstan, Russia, India and Pakistan. In dollar equivalent, rice imports grew by 38.4% to $5.8 million. Rice prices varied between $0.2-1.7 for a kilo.

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