Georgia imported $101.7 million worth of cigarettes in January-September 2026, down by 12% year-on-year. Import volumes fell by 20.2% to 4,994 tonnes, compared to 6,260 tonnes in the same period of 2025, according to Geostat.
Azerbaijan was the largest supplier, with $40 million worth of imports, followed by Lithuania at $35.2 million and Serbia at $7.07 million. Turkey and Armenia ranked fourth and fifth. Azerbaijan and Lithuania together accounted for around 74% of total cigarette imports.
Exports dropped even more sharply, falling by 87.7% in value to $4.9 million and 85.6% in volume to 341 tonnes. In the same period last year, Georgia exported 2,369 tonnes worth $40.1 million.
The UAE was the leading export destination, with $2.1 million worth of cigarettes, followed by Iran ($1.16 million) and Israel ($894,700). These three markets accounted for approximately 84% of Georgia’s total cigarette exports.
