In 2025, Georgia sold $68.5 million worth of cattle, which was 20% more than the figure recorded in 2024.
The issue goes back to the beginning of 2019, when Georgia banned the export of young cattle weighing up to 140 kilograms. Later, the regulation became even stricter, raising the weight limit to 160 kg. At the time, the Ministry of Agriculture explained the ban by saying that “fewer calves will be exported at a young age, the domestic cattle base will develop, and local meat production will increase.”
This restriction was challenged by the Liberty Institute and farmers from Kvemo Kvaloni. They won the case in the Constitutional Court in December 2024. As a result, from April 1, the export of cattle of any weight became legal again.
According to data from the National Statistics Office, Georgia exported cattle to only three countries:
- Iraq – 12,482 tons worth $41.4 million
- Azerbaijan – 8,073 tons worth $27 million
- Uzbekistan – 16.2 tons worth $40,000
BM.ge requested additional data from Geostat to identify the top 5 companies exporting cattle from Georgia:
- Alturas LLC – 100% owned by Kakhaber Ivanidze
- Kavkas-Khochi LLC – fully owned by Musakhan Uzbashiev
- M.K.G Group LLC – 100% owned by Mamuka Adamia
- UniversalExport LLC – 100% owned by Natig Alazov
- Halal Kasabi LLC – 100% owned by Majit Yusufov
According to a December 2025 study by TBC Capital, the number of cattle in Georgia is decreasing, while live animal exports are rising - indicating growing foreign demand at the expense of shrinking domestic herds.
