The current state of export and import of light industry production in the Kyrgyz Republic

This scientific article is devoted to the analysis of the foreign trade balance of the Kyrgyz Republic for textile products over the past twenty years. The authors studied the problems of export-import operations during the membership of Kyrgyzstan in the WTO and the EAEU; and also revealed the reasons for the decline in exports of light industry products of the republic and considered possible ways to expand (increase) exports of light industry products in modern conditions. The object of the research was the social relations associated with the policy of stimulating the competitiveness of light industry products. The subject of the research is the stages of development of exports and imports of light industry products in the Kyrgyz Republic. Research methods are: comparative, statistical, economic forecasting method. The authors summarize that in order to expand export-import operations in the republic, it is necessary to create a full-fledged sewing cluster on the basis of enterprises in Bishkek and the Chui region, covering key links of the production chain, including textile production, improving logistics, on which the economic security of the republic depends.