For Investors: Kemin District

Kemin District is a strategic area in the eastern part of Chui Region, suitable for developing industry, agriculture, tourism, and processing sectors. Due to its proximity to Bishkek and key transport routes, the district offers advantages in logistics and access to the workforce.

Key Facts (based on the district passport)
Total area
3,500 km²
Permanent population
52,282 people
Arable land
27,458 ha
Irrigated land
24,266 ha
Pastures
6,154 ha
Hayfields
3,131 ha
Retail trade turnover
6.88 bln KGS
Industrial output
23.9 bln KGS
Investment Advantages and Priority Sectors
Key advantages
  • Convenient location near Bishkek and transport corridors
  • Land resources for agriculture and processing
  • Mining and manufacturing potential
  • Natural resources for tourism (Chon-Kemin Valley, etc.)
  • Growth opportunities in services and trade
Priority sectors
  • Agriculture: grains, potatoes, vegetables & fruits, fodder crops
  • Livestock: raw materials for meat and dairy processing
  • Processing: construction materials, food processing, logistics
  • Industry: metalworking, energy, construction-related production
  • Tourism: eco-tourism, ethno-tourism, outdoor/active tours

Agriculture and Livestock

The district’s agrarian sector combines crop farming and livestock production. The most practical investment opportunities include product storage (warehouses/cold rooms), sorting and packaging, milk and meat processing, feed production, and small logistics hubs.

Cattle
27,790 head
Sheep & goats
103,558 head
Horses
13,537 head
Milk production
448,131 cwt

Industry and Manufacturing

Key production areas include mining, processing industries, construction materials manufacturing, and power generation. For investors, relevant directions are equipment modernization, production expansion, energy-efficient technologies, and deeper processing of locally available raw materials.

Gold production
22.5 bln KGS
Electric power
189.9 mln KGS
Bricks & blocks
18.3 mln KGS
Fish products
39.1 mln KGS

Tourism and Services

Tourism is one of the district’s growth sectors. The Chon-Kemin Valley, natural landscapes, and active recreation formats (trekking, horse routes, photo tours) create opportunities for both SMEs and larger projects.

Tourism facilities
5
Trade businesses
555
Catering facilities
49
Transport companies
3
A Short Roadmap for Investors
  1. Select a sector: agriculture, processing, tourism, construction materials, etc.
  2. Choose a location/land plot: infrastructure, roads, electricity, water availability.
  3. Define the project concept: capacity, raw materials, market, jobs.
  4. Permits/documents: get guidance and coordinate with local authorities.
  5. Use the investment map: explore projects and land offers in the national database.
Investment Map and District Map Download

1) Online map

2) Download: “Kemin District — Map”