In Kyrgyzstan, the export of seedlings is decreasing.

In 2024, more than 13.3 million saplings were imported into the country, and in 2025, 6.86 million, which is significantly less than the previous year's figures. The volume of sapling exports also decreased, according to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the department of chemicalization, plant protection, and quarantine of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, constant phytosanitary control is carried out over the saplings imported into the republic's territory. Saplings are considered products of high phytosanitary risk and are subject to mandatory full quarantine phytosanitary control. First, a documentary check is carried out, including the presence of a phytosanitary certificate and the compliance of accompanying documents. Then, laboratory samples are taken to detect quarantine pests. If necessary, decontamination (fumigation) work is carried out. Within the framework of laboratory control, ...