Georgia’s Foreign Trade Up 8.4% in January-August as Exports to Iran, Togo Spike

Georgia’s external merchandise trade, excluding non-declared trade, reached USD 17.926 billion in January-August 2026, up 8.4% year-on-year, according to preliminary data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) on September 21. Kyrgyzstan remained Georgia’s largest export market, while Turkey was its top import partner, as exports to Iran and Togo saw major spikes.

Exports increased by 22.1% year-on-year to USD 5.423 billion, while imports rose by 3.4% to USD 12.504 billion. The trade deficit stood at USD 7.082 billion, accounting for 39.5% of total external trade turnover.

Kyrgyzstan remained Georgia’s leading export destination, with exports totaling USD 577.6 million, followed by China at USD 543.7 million and Russia at USD 500.6 million.