Core Insights - The share of the Chinese yuan in Kyrgyzstan's import payments has significantly increased, reaching 28.4% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to just 2% seven years ago [1] - The US dollar's share has decreased from 79% to 39.7% over the same period, indicating a shift in payment preferences for imports [1] - Other currencies such as the Russian ruble and euro also hold smaller shares, with the ruble at 21.5% and the euro at 7.7% in 2025 [1] Currency Payment Shares - In Q1 2025, the payment shares for imports in Kyrgyzstan are as follows: - US Dollar: 39.7% - Chinese Yuan: 28.4% - Russian Ruble: 21.5% - Euro: 7.7% - KGS (Kyrgyz Som): 1.6% [1] - Seven years prior, the shares were significantly different, with the US dollar at 79%, the ruble at 14%, the euro at 5%, and other currencies at 2% [1]