In the first quarter of 2026, Georgia increased its imports of paper and cardboard. According to official data, the country imported 2,014 tons of these products between January and March, worth a total of $5,128,400. This means Georgia paid an average of $2,546.3 per ton.
For comparison, in the first quarter of 2025, Georgia imported 1,754 tons of paper and cardboard valued at $4,631,400. Year over year, imports increased 10.7% in value and 14.8% in volume.
In the first three months of 2026, Turkey remained Georgia’s largest supplier, exporting 690 tons worth $1,728,100. China ranked second with 695 tons valued at $1,420,900, followed by Russia, which supplied 169 tons worth $573,500.
Other key suppliers included:
- Germany: 210 tons worth $523,900
- Serbia: 71 tons worth $277,100
- Spain: 60 tons worth $221,700
- Hong Kong: 51 tons worth $101,700
- Poland: 16 tons worth $85,600
- Italy: 13 tons worth $57,500
- Israel: 18 tons worth $35,200
