Georgia exported 395,402 tonnes of beverages worth $594 million in the first eight months of 2026, with Russia remaining the main destination, accounting for more than 47% of total export volume. According to Geostat data cited by BM.GE, shipments to Russia exceeded $270 million and 187,000 tonnes.
Russia accounted for nearly 67% of Georgia’s wine export volume, with shipments totaling $102.2 million and 34,898 tonnes in January-August. Overall, wine exports reached $163.6 million and 52,419 tonnes. Despite remaining the leading market, wine exports to Russia fell by 7% in volume and 1% in value year-on-year. Poland, Ukraine and China were the next-largest destinations.
Exports of spirits, including brandy and chacha, totaled $163.9 million and 33,329 tonnes, down by 5% in value and 19% in volume year-on-year. Russia accounted for 17,371 tonnes worth $79.6 million, representing 52% of total export volume. Meanwhile, exports of sweetened mineral and carbonated waters, including soft drinks and flavored waters, rose by 23% in value to $139 million and 12% in volume to 124,574 tonnes. Russia remained the largest market, receiving 34,176 tonnes worth $32.5 million, although shipments declined year-on-year.
Exports of unsweetened mineral and fresh water reached $127.4 million and 185,080 tonnes, up 11% in value and 7% in volume. Russia accounted for 54% of shipments, receiving 100,742 tonnes worth $55.8 million. The figures come as Russia has temporarily restricted imports of certain Georgian beverages, including wines from Teliani Valley, Tbilvino, Askaneli Brothers and Wineman, beer from Georgian Beer Company, Coca-Cola produced in Georgia, and Nabeghlavi mineral water made by Healthy Water, according to Russian media reports.
