Imports of secondhand clothing in Georgia continue to show an upward trend. According to official statistics, during January–November 2025, Georgia imported $41.6 million worth of secondhand apparel, totaling 10,690 tons. In the same period of 2024, imports amounted to $36.7 million and 10,498 tons. As a result, the value of imports increased by 13.3%, while the volume rose slightly by 1.8%. These figures indicate that secondhand clothing products have become more expensive compared to last year.
Turkey remains Georgia’s primary source of secondhand clothing imports. In 2025, Georgia imported $17.7 million worth of clothing, totaling 4,226 tons, from the Turkish market.
Other major suppliers of secondhand clothing to Georgia (January–November 2025):
- USA – $6.1 million, 448 tons
- Netherlands – $3.7 million, 479 tons
- United Kingdom – $2.8 million, 1,148 tons
- United Arab Emirates – $2.2 million, 888 tons
- Pakistan – $1.4 million, 1,138 tons
- Belgium – $1.1 million, 378 tons
- Poland – $1 million, 414 tons
- Italy – $867,000, 279 tons
- Oman – $772,000, 60 tons
