TURK 2025

Hippophae rhamnoides is a plant with high nutritional and pharmaceutical value, widely sought after worldwide for its medicinal and nutritional properties. Sea buckthorn-based products are in great demand. Kyrgyzstan, with its favorable climatic conditions, has excellent potential for sea buckthorn cultivation, offering significant export opportunities. The country’s mountainous and foothill regions provide ideal conditions for its growth, with suitable soil and climate. In recent years, sea buckthorn plantations have been actively developing in Kyrgyzstan as a promising agribusiness sector. The establishment of sea buckthorn plantations in Kyrgyzstan begins with selecting a suitable site with fertile, well-drained soil and sufficient sunlight. Farmers choose high-quality seedlings, usually climate-adapted varieties resistant to local conditions. To increase yields, farmers implement drip irrigation, organic fertilizers, and pest protection. The development of such plantations is supported by government programs and international grants, encouraging export growth.
In Europe and Asia, the demand for organic products and superfoods is increasing, providing an additional advantage for sea buckthorn exports. This plant is in demand not only in the food industry but also in cosmetics due to its high content of vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids. Kyrgyzstan has established traditions of natural farming, allowing it to secure a niche in the organic product market. However, local farmers face several challenges, including the lack of organic certification, weak processing and storage infrastructure, and difficulties in logistics and marketing. To successfully enter international markets, it is essential to introduce modern processing technologies, certify products according to international standards, and develop farmer cooperatives. Thus, sea buckthorn export presents significant opportunities for Kyrgyz farmers.