Apple Juice Factory Launched in Jalal-Abad Region for $11.5 Million

A juice production plant using apple concentrate has opened in Ala-Buka district of Jalal-Abad region. The project investment totaled approximately $11.5 million, according to the presidential envoy's office in the region.

The Global Eco Green enterprise is designed to produce up to 500 tons of juice per day. Once at full capacity, the plant plans to create up to 100 new jobs.

Tilek Tekebaev, the presidential envoy in Jalal-Abad region, participated in the opening. According to him, in years of abundant harvest, farmers face difficulties selling apples — products that do not meet commercial quality standards are often sold at low prices or remain unsold.

The launch of the plant will allow processing of local produce, reducing crop losses and expanding opportunities for farmers, the presidential envoy's office noted.

The total area of productive apple orchards in Kyrgyzstan is 26,324 hectares. According to forecasts, apple harvest in 2026 will reach 179,393 tons. Until February 1, 2027, a temporary ban on apple imports from other countries is in effect in the country — the Ministry of Agriculture explains this as necessary to support domestic growers.