Geostat published the external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) of Georgia for January-February 2021. According to the report, exports equaled USD 494.7 million (6.8 percent lower), while the imports stood at USD 1 159.3 million (14.1 percent lower). The negative trade balance was USD 664.6 million in January-February 2021 and its share in external trade turnover constituted 40.2 percent.
Top-10 Major Commodity Groups by Exports:
- Copper ores and concentrates - $ 94.7 million, increase of 5.1% y-o-y;
- Ferroalloys - $ 52.1 million, increase of 23% y-o-y;
- Cars - $ 49.9 million, decrease of -52.5% y-o-y;
- Wine of fresh grapes - $ 26 million, decrease of -8.3% y-o-y;
- Mineral or chemical fertilizers, nitrogenous - $18.5 million USD, decline of -8.5% y-o-y;
- Waters, natural or artificial mineral and aerated waters, not containing added sugar - $18.4 million USD, increase of 17% y-o-y;
- Spirituous beverages - $18.3 million, growth of 18.8% y-o-y;
- Hazelnuts and other nuts – $16.3 million, growth of 125% y-o-y;
- Medicaments put up in measured doses - $9.2 million, growth of 15% y-o-y;
- Gold - $8.8 million, decline of 42.3 % y-o-y.
