Coffee has become significantly more expensive in Georgia in 2025, with prices rising by approximately 50% compared to the previous year, according to data from Geostat.

Between January and July 2025, Georgia imported 4,226 tons of coffee valued at $30.3 million. While the volume of coffee imports slightly decreased compared to the 4,399 tons imported during the same period last year, the cost surged by nearly $10 million — up from $20.9 million in 2024. This indicates a steep increase in average import prices.

Top Coffee Importers to Georgia (Jan–July 2025):

1. Indonesia – $8.8 million (1,721 tons)

2. Russia – $5.2 million (564 tons)

3. Vietnam – $4.7 million (922 tons)

4. Italy – $3.8 million (276 tons)

5. Germany – $1.6 million (158 tons)

6. France – $1 million (78 tons)

7. Armenia – $941,600 (133 tons)

8. Turkey – $833,600 (84 tons)

9. Austria – $547,100 (38 tons)

10. Netherlands – $438,200 (37 tons)

Export Trends Also on the Rise

Although small in scale compared to imports, coffee exports from Georgia also increased during the same period. In the first seven months of 2025, Georgia exported 229 tons of coffee worth $1.5 million, up from 157 tons valued at $911,600 in 2024.

The primary export destination is Armenia, which alone accounted for 215 tons and $1.1 million of Georgia’s coffee exports.

Summary

• Prices Up: Average import price of coffee has surged by 50%.

• Import Volume Down, Cost Up: Georgia imported less coffee but paid significantly more.

• Indonesia Emerges as Top Supplier.

• Exports Growing, Led by Armenia.

This price increase may be driven by global market fluctuations, supply chain issues, or shifts in sourcing countries — signaling a notable trend for both consumers and importers in Georgia.