GeoStat: Georgia’s foreign cargo trade volume rises by 5.8% in first half of 2026

According to data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GeoStat), the country’s external merchandise trade turnover (excluding undeclared trade) reached USD 12,925.4 million during January–June 2026, marking a 5.8% increase compared to the same period last year.

GeoStat reports that within this turnover, exports accounted for USD 3,876.3 million, representing a substantial 20.0% surge, while imports amounted to USD 9,049.1 million, registering a modest growth of 0.7%.

Georgia’s negative trade balance stood at USD 5,172.9 million for the first six months of 2026, comprising 40.0% of the total external trade turnover.

Furthermore, the agency’s report highlights that the top ten largest trading partners accounted for 66.3% of Georgia’s total foreign trade volume during this period. The country’s primary trading partners are Turkey, leading with USD 1,659.4 million, followed by Russia at USD 1,527.6 million, and China at USD 1,496.7 million.