According to Geostat, Georgia’s exports increased by 21.1% in the first four months of 2026, reaching USD 2.44 billion. However, the structure of exports has shifted significantly, with some key products declining while others surged sharply.
The most notable drop was in passenger car re-exports, which fell by 29% to USD 537 million, down by USD 217 million year-on-year. At the same time, oil product exports jumped by 922%, reaching USD 324 million, driven by the launch of the country’s first full-scale refinery, Black Sea Petroleum.
Other major export categories also showed strong growth. Precious metal ores and concentrates rose by 134% to USD 225 million, ferroalloys increased by 92%, and copper ores by 119%. Growth was also recorded in wine, mineral waters, soft drinks, and hazelnuts, while exports of alcoholic spirits slightly declined.
Overall, passenger cars remain Georgia’s top export item, followed by oil products and mineral ores. The data highlights a shift in the export structure, with rising industrial and resource-based exports offsetting the decline in re-exports of vehicles.
