Trade between Georgia and the United Kingdom declined sharply in January–April 2026, falling to $75.2 million from $397.6 million a year earlier. The drop is largely due to an exceptional 2025, when imports of artworks significantly inflated total trade volumes. While imports have fallen this year, Georgian exports to the UK have slightly increased to $4.5 million, with ferrosilicon remaining the top export item.
UK foreign direct investment in Georgia has also decreased. In 2025, British FDI stood at $334.1 million, down from $431.1 million in 2024, although the UK still ranks as the largest source of foreign investment in the country. Over the years, most UK capital has been directed toward financial and insurance sectors.
In contrast, tourism from the UK continues to grow. In the first quarter of 2026, visits increased by 46% year-on-year to 9,479 arrivals, up from 6,506 in the same period of 2025. The UK remains among Georgia’s top tourism source markets, ranking 14th globally, with strong annual growth also recorded in 2025.
Remittances from the UK are rising as well. In Q1 2026, inflows reached $14.5 million, compared to $11 million a year earlier. In 2025, total remittances exceeded $58 million, up from $48 million in 2024, continuing a steady upward trend since 2017.
