Georgia’s blueberry exports surged in 2025, with both volume and revenue showing significant growth. According to official statistics, in the first eight months of the year (January–August), the country exported 6,765 tons of blueberries worth USD 45.3 million.
By comparison, during the same period in 2024, Georgia exported 4,877 tons of blueberries, generating USD 27.7 million. This marks a 63.4% increase in export value and a 38.7% increase in volume year-on-year.
Russia continues to dominate as the leading destination for Georgian blueberries, accounting for nearly the entire export volume. In January–August 2025, Georgia sold 6,364 tons of blueberries worth USD 42.5 million to Russia.
TOP-5 exporting markets :
- Russia – USD 42.5 million, 6,364 tons
- Armenia – USD 653,000, 108 tons
- United Arab Emirates – USD 559,000, 66 tons
- Poland – USD 556,000, 86 tons
- Germany – USD 541,000, 68 tons
Data shows that blueberry exports to Russia have been steadily increasing over the past five years:
- 2021 – USD 5 million (867 tons)
- 2022 – USD 7.6 million (1,276 tons)
- 2023 – USD 18.3 million (3,061 tons)
- 2024 – USD 23.9 million (4,170 tons)
- 2025 – USD 42.5 million (6,364 tons)
This trend highlights Russia’s growing dominance as a buyer of Georgian blueberries, raising questions about market diversification and long-term sustainability for producers.
