Georgia saw a notable increase in the cost of dried fruit imports in the first quarter of 2026, even as import volumes declined. According to Geostat, the country imported $793,000 worth of dried fruit (252 tons) in January–March, compared to $721,000 (315 tons) during the same period last year. This represents a 9.9% increase in value, while volumes dropped by 20%.
As a result, the average import price rose significantly, from $2.28 per kilogram in Q1 2025 to $3.14 in the same period this year. Uzbekistan remained the largest supplier, accounting for $321,000 (151 tons), followed by Iran with $196,000 (54 tons) and Tajikistan with $100,000 (20 tons).
Additional imports came from Turkey ($74,000), Germany ($38,000), and China ($19,000), with smaller volumes sourced from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Austria, and Bulgaria. The data indicate a shift toward higher-priced imports despite reduced quantities.
Meanwhile, Georgia’s dried fruit exports dropped sharply. In the first quarter, exports totaled just $128,000 (29 tons), down from $666,000 (148 tons) a year earlier, an over 80% decrease in both value and volume. Germany remained the top export market, followed by Latvia and Lithuania, with minor exports to Russia and Canada.
