According to preliminary data from Geostat, Georgia’s external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) reached USD 9.79 billion in January–May 2025, marking a 13.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

• Exports totaled USD 2.59 billion, up 14.6% year-on-year.

• Imports amounted to USD 7.2 billion, a 12.8% rise.

• The trade deficit stood at USD 4.6 billion, accounting for 47.0% of total trade turnover.

Key Trading Partners

Top Export Destinations (80.4% of total exports):

• Kyrgyzstan – USD 567.4 million

• Kazakhstan – USD 330.6 million

• Azerbaijan – USD 282.3 million

Top Import Sources (72.2% of total imports):

• United States – USD 1.1 billion

• Türkiye – USD 1.07 billion

• Russia – USD 808.6 million

The data reflects strong export growth to Central Asia and continued reliance on key partners like the U.S. and Türkiye for imports. Despite the growth, the trade deficit remains substantial.