Freight turnover in Middle Corridor up by 30% – economy minister

Commenting on the route that aims to become an alternative to the long-established northern route through Russia, Davitashvili said it was “important” for the Middle Corridor to “maintain long-term competitiveness”. Photo: ministry of economy Georgian economy minister Levan Davitashvili on Friday said the freight turnover in the Middle Corridor – a fast-developing land and sea … Read more

Georgian domestic exports up 37.4% in January-September

Georgia’s top trading partners were China – $541.9 million, Russia – $400.4 million, Türkiye -$325.4 million. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge Georgia has exported locally produced goods worth $4.09 billion between January-September, which is a 37.4 percent increase year-on-year, preliminary data from the national statistics office of Georgia show. Geostat said local exports in the country had … Read more

Georgian external trade up 35.3% in January-September

The value of exports rose by 37.4 percent and equalled $4.09 billion in the reported period, while imports also grew by 34.4 percent, amounting to $9.51 billion. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge Georgian external trade turnover amounted to billion in January-September 2022, posting a 35.3 percent increase year-on-year, the national statistics office revealed on Thursday. The value … Read more

Revenue service announces “round the clock” customs operations amid “increased cargo flow” in region

The Georgian revenue service on Monday said customs control procedures for trucks leaving Georgia via the Larsi checkpoint to Russia was “party delayed” in the Russian-operated area. Photo:revenue service press office The Georgian revenue service on Monday said all customs checkpoints across the country were working “round the clock” amid increased cargo flow throughout the … Read more

Deputy economy minister: Uzbekistan’s cargo “almost doubles” in transport corridor of Georgia

The deepening of cooperation in the field of transport between the two countries was preceded by the visit of the Georgian government delegation, chaired by prime minister Irakli Garibashvili, to Uzbekistan, where it was “unequivocally” noted that Georgia has been one of the “most important” transport corridors for Uzbekistan. Photo: Ministry of economy press office … Read more

Economy Minister, new Bulgarian Ambassador discuss economic relations

Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili on Thursday met with Vesselin Valkanov, Bulgaria’s new Ambassador to Georgia. Photo: Economy Ministry press office Economic relations between Georgia and Bulgaria were discussed at a meeting involving the Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili and Vesselin Valkanov, Bulgaria’s new Ambassador to Georgia on Thursday, the Economy Ministry said. The two … Read more

New programme to help Georgian agricultural companies export to “high-value” markets

About 80 export-oriented enterprises producing blueberry and walnut crops and processing food were selected for the programme. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge The United States Agency for International Development Agriculture Programme, Enterprise Georgia and the Rural Development Agency of the country have launched a new programme to establish export market connections for Georgian companies involved in agriculture … Read more

First companies obtain Authorised Economic Operator status for simplified customs procedures in Georgia

The Service said Distribution and Marketing Company and HAVI Logistics had become the first entities to be granted the status. Photo: Revenue Service For the first time in Georgia, two local companies have obtained the status of an Authorised Economic Operator to benefit from simplified customs procedures, the Revenue Service of Georgia announced on Wednesday. … Read more

Georgian exports reach monthly record-high $540 mln in July – PM

Georgian external trade turnover amounted to $10.18 billion between January-July 2022, posting a 35.3 percent increase year-on-year. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge Georgia exported a record $540 million of goods in July, marking a 40 percent increase compared to the same month of 2021, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said at today’s Government meeting. The PM’s highlighting of … Read more