Between January and April 2025, Georgia’s chocolate exports fell sharply by 38.5%, according to official trade data. In the first four months of the year, the country exported 496 tons of chocolate, generating $2.9 million in revenue. This contrasts with the same period in 2024, when Georgia exported 807 tons, earning $4.3 million.

Of the 2025 total, 180 tons valued at $1.2 million were re-exports, while the remaining 315 tons worth $1.7 million came from locally produced chocolate.

Armenia Leads as Georgia’s Top Export Market

Armenia was the leading destination for Georgian chocolate exports, accounting for 28.8% of the total. Georgia exported 143 tons to Armenia, earning $961,000.

Top Chocolate Export Markets (Jan–Apr 2025):

• Armenia – $961,000 (143 tons)

• Turkey – $673,000 (112 tons)

• Iraq – $280,000 (70 tons)

• Uzbekistan – $353,000 (48 tons)

• Azerbaijan – $202,000 (43 tons)

Imports Fall in Volume, Rise in Value

During the same four-month period, Georgia imported 6,390 tons of chocolate, an 8% decrease from 6,946 tons in early 2024. However, import value jumped 19%, reaching $32.4 million compared to $27.2 million a year earlier — indicating a significant rise in international chocolate prices.

Russia Remains Georgia’s Largest Chocolate Supplier

Russia was the dominant source of imported chocolate, supplying 2,505 tons worth $7.9 million, or 39.2% of total imports.

Top 10 Chocolate Import Sources (Jan–Apr 2025):

• Russia – $7.9 million (2,505 tons)

• Ukraine – $6.1 million (1,048 tons)

• Turkey – $3.4 million (606 tons)

• Poland – $2.9 million (410 tons)

• Croatia – $2.2 million (328 tons)

• Belgium – $2.2 million (306 tons)

• Italy – $1.1 million (242 tons)

• Germany – $1.5 million (205 tons)

• Netherlands – $1 million (160 tons)

• Azerbaijan – $331,000 (105 tons)

Russia’s Long-Term Supply Trends

Data from the past five years shows Russia's consistent role as a major chocolate supplier to Georgia:

Chocolate Imports from Russia (2020–2024):

• 2020: $21 million (9,422 tons)

• 2021: $25.7 million (10,935 tons)

• 2022: $32.4 million (10,184 tons)

• 2023: $29.2 million (9,315 tons)

• 2024: $29.8 million (9,680 tons)

In 2024, imports from Russia increased 3.9% in volume compared to 2023, while prices rose 1.9%, underscoring both sustained demand and rising costs.