In January-August 2025 the external merchandise trade of Georgia amounted to USD 16 250.8 million, 8.8% higher YoY - GeoStat | Rustavi2

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In January-August 2025 the external merchandise trade of Georgia amounted to USD 16 250.8 million, 8.8% higher YoY - GeoStat

19-09-2025 12:56

In January-August 2025 the external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) of Georgia amounted to USD 16 250.8 million, 8.8% higher year-on-year, reads the report of GeoStat.

The exports equaled 4 448.2 million (6.7% higher), while the imports stood at USD 11 802.7 million (9.7% higher). The negative trade balance was USD 7 354.5 million in January-August 2025 and its share in external trade turnover constituted 45.3%.

In January-August 2025 the share of the top-10 trading partners by exports in the total exports of Georgia amounted to 79.8%. Top partners were Kyrgyzstan (USD 943.1 million), Kazakhstan (USD 572.9 million), Russia (USD 480.7 million).

In January-August 2025 the share of the top ten trading partners by imports in the total imports of Georgia amounted to 71.3%. Top partners were US (USD 1 801.0 million), Türkiye (USD 1 779.8 million), China (USD 1 225.1 million).

In January-August 2025 share of the top-10 trading partners in the total external trade turnover of Georgia amounted to 68.7%. Top trading partners were Türkiye (USD 1 989.7 million), US (USD 1 863.5 million), Russia (USD 1 705.5 million).

In January-August 2025 motor cars claimed the first place in the list of top export items, equaling USD 1 728.3 million with 38.9% of total exports. The exports of precious metal ores and concentrates totaled USD 239.1 million and their share in the total exports amounted to 5.4%. The exports of spirituous beverages occupied the third place standing at USD 172 million and constituting 3.9% of the total exports.

The top import commodities in January-August 2025 were motor cars, whose imports equaled USD 2 422.6 million (20.5% of the total imports). The petroleum and petroleum oils followed in the list with USD 846.1 million (7.2% of imports). The paintings, drawings and pastels (executed entirely by hand) were third in the top import commodity list with USD 481.4 million (4.1% of imports).

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