**Georgia’s Exports on the Rise: A Positive Trend**
The National Statistics Service of Georgia has released new data, showing that the country’s exports have increased significantly in the first half of 2025. According to their numbers, the total volume of goods exported from Georgia (excluding undeclared exports) reached USD 3,234.7 million between January and June. This represents a notable 13.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
**Local Exports on the Up**
While re-exports play an important role in Georgia’s overall export picture, it’s heartening to see that local exports (exports excluding re-exports) have also shown growth. These exports accounted for 45.6% of total exports, which is a significant portion. Notably, this indicator has increased by 6.4% compared to the corresponding period last year, reaching USD 1,473.6 million.
**Top Export Partners**
The top countries that Georgia exported goods to in the first half of 2025 were Russia, China, and Turkey. These three countries combined accounted for a substantial 70.5% of Georgia’s total local exports. Specifically, the largest export partners were:
* Russia: USD 310.6 million
* China: USD 162.3 million
* Turkey: USD 150.4 million
**Key Export Products**
The top ten local export products from Georgia in the first half of 2025 included precious metal ores and concentrates, which led the list with a total value of USD 174.6 million (11.8% of total local exports). Natural grape wines came in second place at USD 121.0 million (8.2% of total local exports), while alcoholic beverages took third spot at USD 101.9 million (6.9% of total local exports).
**Commentary and Analysis**
The increase in Georgia’s exports is a positive sign for the country’s economy, indicating that businesses are doing well despite the challenges posed by global market fluctuations.
The focus on local exports suggests that Georgian companies are starting to develop more products that can be sold directly to customers, rather than relying solely on re-exports. This shift towards more domestic production could help stimulate local economic growth and create new job opportunities.
The dominance of Russia, China, and Turkey as export partners highlights the importance of trade relationships with neighboring countries and major economies in the region. It also underscores the need for Georgia to diversify its exports and explore new markets to reduce dependence on a few key trading partners.
Overall, these statistics demonstrate that Georgia’s economy is resilient and adaptable, able to navigate changing global market conditions.
