According to Deputy Economy Minister Vakhtang Tsintsadze, the positive trends observed in Georgia’s foreign trade in the first quarter of 2026 are expected to continue in the coming months, based on government forecasts.
Official data shows that in January–March 2026, Georgia’s trade turnover reached $5.8 billion, up 0.2% year-on-year. Exports increased significantly by 23.4% to $1.7 billion, while imports declined by 7.1% to $4.1 billion. The trade deficit stood at $2.4 billion, or 41.2% of total turnover.
Tsintsadze highlighted particularly strong performance in domestic exports, which grew by around 83% in March to over $463 million. For the first quarter overall, domestic exports increased by roughly 75%, exceeding $1.12 billion.
He said the results confirm the effectiveness of Georgia’s economic policy, noting that export growth supports domestic production, job creation, and broader economic development, while benefiting from the country’s network of free trade agreements.
