BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 4. Georgia’s exports rose
sharply in the first quarter of 2026, while overall external trade
turnover showed marginal growth, Trend reports via the country’s National Statistics
Office.
In January through March, the country’s external merchandise
trade reached $5.9 billion, marking a slight year-on-year increase.
Exports totaled $1.7 billion, demonstrating strong growth, while
imports declined to $4.1 billion.
Despite the drop in imports, Georgia’s trade balance remained
negative at $2.4 billion, accounting for a significant share of
total trade turnover.
China remained Georgia’s largest export destination, with
shipments totaling $203.2 million in January-March 2026. It was
followed by Kyrgyzstan and Russia, which secured $190.9 million and
$145.5 million respectively.
Together, the top ten trading partners accounted for more than
two-thirds of the country’s total exports, reflecting a continued
concentration of trade flows.
In January through March 2026, the top ten trading partners
accounted for 70.2% of Georgia’s total imports.
Türkiye ranked first among import partners with $657.3 million,
followed by Russia with $592.5 million and China with $487.6
million, highlighting their leading role in the country’s import
structure.
