Revenue Service: customs operations “fully restored” after technical works at Kazbegi checkpoint

The body added passenger traffic, including passport and customs control, through the border checkpoint with Russia had been restored in both directions. The Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia on Tuesday announced customs control procedures at the Kazbegi checkpoint on Georgia’s northern border with Russia had been “fully restored” after technical works. … Read more

Georgian delegation, US officials discuss cooperation, international trade developments

The Georgian officials also visited the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, an agency of the US Department of Agriculture, where they were introduced to specifics of controls over imports of risk-factor food. Photo: National Food Agency of Georgia Kakha Kakabadze, the Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, and Giorgi Iakobashvili, the … Read more

External Merchandise Trade decreases

GEOSTAT stated, that in the first half of 2024, Georgia’s external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) totaled USD 10.32 million, marking a 1.8% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year. Exports amounted to USD 2.85 million, down by 6.7%, while imports slightly increased by 0.2% to USD 7.47 million. Source Link

Overall, business and investment conditions are sound in Georgia, however, there is a continued lack of confidence in the judicial sector- US Department of State

Overall, business and investment conditions are sound, and Georgia favorably compares to regional peers. However, there is a continued lack of confidence in the judicial sector’s ability to adjudicate commercial cases independently or in a timely, competent manner, with some business dispute cases languishing in the court system for years, – reads the US State … Read more

Georgia to export 500 tonnes of blueberries to EU, UK

The Ministry of Economy of Georgia on Tuesday said 500 tonnes of blueberries would be exported to the European Union and the United Kingdom as part of the Lead Generation Programme aimed at connecting domestic producers with foreign buyers and expanding international market opportunities. Photo: Ministry of Agriculture The Ministry of Economy of Georgia on … Read more

Georgian PM, Armenian FM discuss cooperation

The head of the Georgian Government confirmed the readiness of Georgia to contribute to the conduct of a “constructive dialogue” in the South Caucasus region in order to “promote a safe and stable environment”. Photo: Government Administration Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday discussed cooperation with Armenia, as defined by the joint declaration on … Read more

Georgia’s top 10 export partners in 2024

According to the Sakstat official data, Kyrgyzstan is at the top of Georgia’s ten export countries to which exports worth $360.2 million were carried out in January-May. Kazakhstan is the second with $274.8 million, the third is Russia with $273.1 mln. The list of the top 10 largest export partner countries is as follows: • … Read more

Georgian Finance Minister discusses trade, investment relations with Slovak Gov’t delegation

Georgian Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili discussed trade, economic and investment relations as well as future cooperation prospects with a Government delegation of Slovakia. Photo: Ministry of Finance Georgian Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili on Tuesday discussed trade, economic and investment relations as well as future cooperation prospects with a Government delegation of Slovakia. In their meeting … Read more

EXTERNAL MERCHANDISE TRADE OF GEORGIA IN JANUARY-MAY 2024

External Merchandise Trade (excluding non-declared trade) of Georgia amounted to USD 8 419.9 million in January-May 2024, 2.3 percent lower year-on-year. The value of export decreased by 9.2 percent reaching USD 2 274.0 million, while the import increased by 0.5 percent and amounted to USD 6 145.9 million. The trade deficit equaled USD 3 872.0 … Read more

National Bank: inflation hits 2%, loans up by 18.4%, goods import up by 11.3%, int’l reserves at $4.8bln

The National Bank of Georgia on Wednesday provided an update of the current situation and macroeconomic indicators in the banking and financial sectors of the country by releasing updated figures in inflation, import and other data. The National Bank of Georgia on Wednesday provided an update of the current situation and macroeconomic indicators in the … Read more