Kyrgyzstan production in 2005

Kyrgyzstan's National Statistics Committee reports that the value of production of leather and leather products in Kyrgyzstan in 2005 was US$2.36 million, 0.2%t lower than in 2004, according to the Interfax news agency. The production of leather made from cattle hides and horse skin fell by 25.5% compared with 2004, while the production of leather harness and saddle products, and footwear, was 51.7% and 53.3% lower respectively year-on-year. However, leather production from sheep, goat and pig skins increased by 47.7% compared with 2004.