Georgia’s external merchandise trade, excluding non-declared trade, totaled USD 5.867 billion in January-March 2026, marking a 0.2% year-on-year increase, according to preliminary data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) on April 20. China retained its position as Georgia’s largest export market, while Turkey remained the leading import partner, with motor cars continuing to dominate trade on both sides.
Exports increased by 23.4% to USD 1.723 billion, while imports declined by 7.1% to USD 4.143 billion. The trade deficit stood at USD 2.419 billion, accounting for 41.2% of total external trade turnover.
China led export destinations with USD 203.2 million, followed by Kyrgyzstan (USD 190.9 million) and Russia (USD 145.5 million). The top ten export partners accounted for 71.6% of Georgia’s total exports.
Motor cars remained the leading export commodity at USD 364.5 million (21.1%), followed by petroleum and petroleum oils at USD 208.1 million (12.1%) and precious metal ores and concentrates at USD 169.9 million (9.9%).
On the import side, Turkey led with USD 657.3 million, followed by Russia (USD 592.5 million) and China (USD 487.6 million). The top ten import partners accounted for 70.2% of total imports.
Motor cars also topped the list of imported commodities, generating USD 632.2 million (15.3%). Petroleum and petroleum oils followed at USD 338.6 million (8.2%), while petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons ranked third at USD 204.1 million, 4.9% of total imports.
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