Georgia’s imports of live pigs continue to rise, with Russia remaining the country’s sole supplier and leaving it fully dependent on Russian imports in this category.
In January–August 2026, Georgia imported live pigs worth $29.5 million, an increase of 21.8% compared with the same period last year.
The volume of imported live pigs reached 16,560 tonnes, up by 25.3% from 13,211 tonnes in the first eight months of 2025.
According to the data, Russia was the only supplier of live pigs during the reporting period, while Georgia recorded no exports in this category. In the same period last year, exports amounted to 55 tonnes, valued at $211,900. Total live pig exports for 2025 reached $362,900, with Armenia serving as the only export market.
