Georgia’s potato exports fell by 80.9% year-on-year in January–September 2026, dropping from $26.7 million to $5.1 million, according to Geostat data.
Export volumes also declined significantly, falling from 79,200 tonnes in the first nine months of 2025 to 19,400 tonnes this year.
Azerbaijan was Georgia’s largest potato export market, purchasing 12,700 tonnes worth $2.4 million. Russia ranked second with 3,400 tonnes valued at $1.4 million, followed by Belarus with 2,100 tonnes worth of $942,000.
Other export destinations included Armenia, Qatar, and Iran.
Potato imports also declined during the reporting period. Georgia imported 4,000 tonnes worth $2.8 million, down by 35.2% in value and 59.2% in volume compared with the same period last year.
Germany was the largest supplier, exporting 1,146 tonnes worth $1.5 million to Georgia. Turkey ranked second with 2,036 tonnes valued at $540,000, followed by the Netherlands with 416 tonnes worth $423,000.
Despite the sharp decline in trade, Georgia’s potato exports exceeded imports in value during the first nine months of 2026, generating $5.1 million compared with $2.8 million spent on imports.
