Enhancing the Sugar Value Chain in Kyrgyzstan

Our GOPA AFC team recently organized a field visit to Kyrgyzstan’s “Koshoi” sugar processing plant as part of the EU, EIB, and KfW-funded “Value Chain Agro Finance” project.

The visit included distinguished guests, such as Ambassador Marilyin Josefson of the EU Delegation to Kyrgyzstan, EIB Vice-President Kyriakos Kakouris, and other EU and EIB representatives. They explored the plant’s sugar production processes, raw material supply chains, and production strategies.

The project aims to strengthen the Koshoi factory’s capacity, efficiency, and competitiveness while supporting 4,000 sugar beet farmers who supply the plant. With KfW and EIB funding, farmers will adopt advanced farming technologies, and Koshoi will upgrade to energy-efficient equipment.

Producing 136,000 tonnes of sugar annually, Koshoi meets domestic demand and exports to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, significantly contributing to economic development and employment in Kyrgyzstan.

We are proud to collaborate with partner banks to provide tailored financial solutions for all stakeholders, fostering sustainable growth in the sugar value chain.