In January-February 2025, Georgia's external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) reached USD 3,567.6 million, reflecting a 15.6% year-on-year increase. Exports totaled USD 835.4 million, up by 4.0%, while imports surged to USD 2,732.2 million, marking a 19.6% rise. The trade deficit stood at USD 1,896.9 million, making up 53.2% of the total external trade turnover.

Key Export Partners: In the first two months of 2025, the top ten export partners accounted for 78.7% of Georgia's total exports. The leading partners were:

• Kyrgyzstan: USD 166.6 million

• Kazakhstan: USD 100.7 million

• Azerbaijan: USD 97.7 million

Key Import Partners: The top ten import partners contributed 75.5% of total imports. The leading countries in imports were:

• USA: USD 478.3 million

• Russia: USD 344.3 million

• Türkiye: USD 337.9 million

Top Trading Partners: Together, the top ten trading partners contributed 71.9% to Georgia's total external trade turnover. The primary trading partners were:

• USA: USD 486.9 million

• Russia: USD 416.2 million

• Türkiye: USD 384.3 million

Top Export Items:

• Motor Cars: USD 285.2 million (34.1% of total exports)

• Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates: USD 39.7 million (4.7%)

• Spirituous Beverages: USD 29.4 million (3.5%)

Top Import Items:

• Paintings, Drawings, and Pastels (Executed Entirely by Hand): USD 481.1 million (17.6% of total imports)

• Motor Cars: USD 326.8 million (12.0%)

• Petroleum and Petroleum Oils: USD 202.1 million (7.4%)

This data highlights Georgia's growing external trade, with strong import activity and a notable trade imbalance, driven largely by motor vehicles and other high-value commodities.