http://www.fao.org/economic/est/international-trade/europe-and-central-asia/call/en/ Expert Round Table - Best practices in export promotion: Experiences in Latin America, Europe and Central Asia

1. “Best practices in
export promotion:
Experience in Latin
America, Europe and
Central Asia”
State Enterprise Single Window
Centre for Foreign Trade under
the Ministry of Economy of the
Kyrgyz Republic
Mr. Nurlan Aripov - Head of
Export Development and Promotion
Department

2. Contents
Basic information of the Single Window Center
Current situation of the Kyrgyz Republic’s
in international trade
SWOT analysis of the Kyrgyz Republic in terms
of International trade
Future plan of Actions
Success export practices
Current trade promotion activities of SWC
Current Issues about trade promotion activities
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3. Basic information of the Single
Window Center
1
SWC is the State Enterprise under the Ministry of Economy of the
Kyrgyz Republic.
SWC is focused on 2 main areas:
1) Trade Facilitation 2) Exports Promotion
Mission of the SWC is to “become the leading Central Asian TPO in export
information & promotion, and e-customs, supporting export growth
through its trade network in Kyrgyzstan and overseas priority markets”.

4. Organization structure1
IT
Departmen
t
(8)
Service
center (5)
Regional
offices (7)
Financial
Department
(3)
Information
and
Analytical
Department
(5)
Export
Promotion
and
Development
Department
(4)
HR and
Administr
ation
Departm
ent (6)
General Director
Deputy General Director

5. Current situation of the Kyrgyz
Republic’s in international trade
2
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
1673 1759,8
2242,2 1927,6 2006,8 1879,9
1304,4
3040,2 3222,8
4261,2
5576,3
5987
5732,5
3681,8
Export Import
Current situation of export 2009-2015 (mln., $)

6. Current situation of the Kyrgyz
Republic’s in international trade
2
There are three main export industries in the Kyrgyz Republic
Precious metals (Gold)
Fruit and vegetable
products
Apparel and clothing
accessories

7. Current situation of the Kyrgyz
Republic’s in international trade
2
Main trade products and partners
Precious metals
(gold)
Vegetables and
fruits
Apparel and
clothing
accessories
electric
power
Cotton
Incandescent
lamps Tobacco
Raw leather
Cement
Non-ferrous and
ferrous metals,
metal waste
Russia
Kazakhstan
China
Switzerland
Turkey
Uzbekistan
Germany UAE
Belarus South Korea

8. Current situation of the Kyrgyz
Republic’s in international trade
2
Dynamics of export of major products for the period 2009-2014(mln. $)
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Main Export
Products
Precious
metals
(gold);
Fruit and
vegetable
products;
Apparel and
clothing
accessories.
other
2009 1673 533,7 141,4 72,5 925,4
2010 1759,8 671,7 131,4 125 831,7
2011 2242,2 1006,2 134,4 142 959,6
2012 1927,6 562,2 144,1 156,1 1065,2
2013 2006,8 736,8 162 108,3 999,7
2014 1879,9 717 126 99,6 937,3
There are three main
export industries in the
Kyrgyz Republic
1). Precious metals (Gold);
2). Fruit and vegetable products;
3). Apparel and clothing
accessories.

9. Main products2
Dairy products Honey
Potatoes, onions, garlic and leeks
(fresh or chilled), cabbages and
cauliflowers, carrots and turnip, dried
vegetables, shelled (bean);
Edible fruit, nuts, apples,
apricots, dried fruit.

10. Structure of GDP2
Services
51%
Agricultural
industry
15%
Industry
14%
Construction
7%
others
13%

11. SWOT analysis in terms of
International trade
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Strength
 Readiness of SME for
development;
 The SWC staff speak
English and can work in
foreign source;
 Interaction with the donor
organizations and their
support.
Weakness
 Absence of specialized Export Promotion
Agency;
 Test centers are not accredited in EU
countries;
 Logistics services are expensive;
 Lack of experience on export promotion;
 Absence of foreign trade representatives
abroad;
 The Kyrgyz Republic is landlocked country;
 The most companies are SME and standards
(HACCP, ISO are still not implemented).
Opportunities
 Membership in WTO;
 Membership in Eurasian
Economic Union;
 Status GSP + ;
 Close to big market:
China;
 Revise the role of SWC
as TPO.
Threats
 Reducing the share of exports in connection with
the entry into the Eurasian Economic Union and
increasing of imports;
 Instability of exchange rate;
 Rise of the role of TPO in neighbor countries;
 Ban on export of the products to neighbor
countries.
InternalsituationExternalsituation
positive factors negative factors

12. Current trade promotion activities of
SWC
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 Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, SWC and Chamber of
Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic are in charge of trade promotion in
the Kyrgyz Republic.
 On March 31, 2015 was adopted Plan of Government of the Kyrgyz
Republic on Export Development 2015-2017
 The Plan is based on five priority sectors aimed at exports:
1) Dairy industry;
2) Meat industry;
3) Sewing industry;
4) Fruit and vegetable sector;
5) Sector of bottled water.
 Appointment and work with representative of SWC in Moscow.
 Trade Information Services
 Export Promotion Services

13. Success export practices5
 www.jetro.go.jp
 International exhibition “World food Kazakhstan” in Almaty (November
2015)
 Representative in Moscow (constantly).


14. Current Issues about trade
promotion activities
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Meat is restricted to export in
Russia Federation and
Republic of Kazakhstan;
Local laboratory are not
accredited in EU countries that’s
why certificates are not
recognized
Terms of payment
Low volume of
production

15. Current Issues about trade promotion
activities
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Inappropriate packaging;
Not competitive price;
Weak skills in search of trade information
regarding foreign markets;
 Weak skills in marketing research;
Foreign language is as a barrier.

16. Future plan of Actions7
 Working on creating Export and Investment Promotion
Agency;
 Search and expand new foreign markets (according to
current situation);
 Find and appointment of foreign trade representatives
abroad;
 Provide works with potential and existing local exporters
concerning export information and promotion activities;
 Implementation of bank’s tools (payment);
 Training programs on enhance of capacity in export
information and promotion.