China-Georgia trade turnover reaches $1.8bn as exports surge in 1H2026

Trade turnover between China and Georgia reached $1.8 billion in the first half of 2026, increasing by 20.5% year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. China’s exports to Georgia amounted to $1.41 billion in January-June 2026, while Georgian exports to China reached $389.7 million. The fastest … Read more

Azerbaijan-Georgia trade jumps 45.2% in first half of 2026

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Georgia reached $574.9 million in January–June 2026, up $179.04 million, or 45.2%, from the same period last year, according to data from the State Customs Committee. The data showed during the six months, Azerbaijan’s exports to Georgia increased by 52.5% to $502.8 million, while imports from Georgia rose by 8.9% … Read more

Georgia Looks East: How China and Central Asia Are Opening New Economic Routes

As global trade patterns evolve, Georgia is working to strengthen its position as a gateway between Europe and Asia. Expanding ties with China and the Central Asian states of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are creating new opportunities in trade, logistics, and investment, while the country continues to deepen its longstanding economic relationship with Europe. For centuries, … Read more

Georgia, Kazakhstan Launch Digital Freight Permit System to Boost Trade

Kazakhstan and Georgia are set to begin a pilot electronic exchange of international road transport permits from July 22, 2026, marking a major step toward the digitalization of cross-border freight operations. The agreement was reached during a meeting of the Kazakhstan-Georgia Joint Commission on International Road Transport in Astana, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform. … Read more

GeoStat: Georgia’s foreign trade turnover up 5.8% in first half of 2026, preliminary data shows

According to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GeoStat), Georgia’s foreign trade turnover in goods (excluding undeclared trade) amounted to USD 12,925.6 million between January and June 2026, marking a 5.8 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Of this figure, GeoStat reports that exports accounted for … Read more

Georgia, Türkiye launch digital road freight permit system

The Land Transport Agency has launched a digital permit system for road freight transportation between Georgia and Türkiye. The agency says the new mechanism allows international freight carriers operating between the two countries to obtain and use transport permits entirely in digital format. Officials note that the system will simplify administrative procedures, reduce the use … Read more

Kazakhstan, Georgia discuss expanding trade and economic cooperation

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze have discussed the expansion of bilateral trade and economic cooperation during talks held in Astana, the Kazakh government reports. The discussions focused on cooperation in trade, investment, transport and logistics, energy, and digitalization, with particular attention given to implementing agreements reached a … Read more

Georgia’s Foreign Trade Up 3.7% in January-May 2026

Georgia’s external merchandise trade, excluding non-declared trade, totaled USD 10.439 billion in January-May 2026, up 3.7% year-on-year,according to preliminary data published by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) on June 19. Kyrgyzstan remained Georgia’s largest export destination, while Turkey was its top import partner, with motor cars continuing to dominate both exports and imports. … Read more

Kyrgyzstan and Georgia Resume the Work of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation After a Ten-Year Hiatus

he second meeting of the Kyrgyz-Georgian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was held today at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, marking the resumption of the Commission’s activities after a ten-year hiatus. The meeting was also attended by Georgia’s Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, David Songulashvili. … Read more

Turkmenistan, Georgia discuss expanding trade and economic cooperation

Turkmenistan and Georgia discussed prospects for expanding bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation, Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA. The talks were held during a meeting in Tbilisi between Georgian Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Tamar Ioseliani, Director General of Georgian Railway, Lasha Abashidze, Head of the Department of Trade Development and International … Read more