Kyrgyzstan’s garment sector is under stress as restricted Russian access, marketplace hurdles and lack of certification trigger large-scale closures and disruptions.
Once boosted by low costs, EAEU access and post-2022 demand from Russia, the industry’s CMT-led growth model is now losing competitiveness.
Lawmakers have called for urgent support even as the government advances reform plans.Kyrgyzstan’s garment sector is under stress as restricted Russian access, marketplace hurdles and lack of certification trigger large-scale closures and disruptions.
Once boosted by low costs, EAEU access and post-2022 demand from Russia, the industry’s CMT-led growth model is now losing competitiveness.
Lawmakers have called for urgent support even as the government advances reform plans.
