Summary
- Exports
- $6.5billion
- Imports
- $18billion
- Trade balance
- -$11.4billion
Products
What it exports
Cars (25.8%) and ferroalloys (5.1%) together make up 30.9% of its exports.
What it imports
Cars (19.4%) and refined petroleum (7.2%) together make up 26.6% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 87 · Vehicles | $1.8 billion | $4.2 billion |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $867 million | $160 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $352 million | $465 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $351 million | $143 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $336 million | $1.9 billion |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $244 million | $195 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $228 million | $143 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $218 million | $733 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $184 million | $761 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $183 million | $31 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $183 million | $1.5 billion |
| 24 · Tobacco | $114 million | $222 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $103 million | $60 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $91 million | $1 billion |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $86 million | $237 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $70 million | $102 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $65 million | $89 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $59 million | $52 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $59 million | $66 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $57 million | $214 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $55 million | $410 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $51 million | $117 million |
| 39 · Plastics | $47 million | $471 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $47 million | $241 million |
| 44 · Wood | $47 million | $211 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $43 million | $266 million |
| 74 · Copper | $42 million | $42 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $42 million | $243 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $42 million | $60 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $38 million | $156 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $32 million | $114 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $30 million | $25 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $30 million | $163 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $29 million | $136 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $24 million | $159 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $23 million | $230 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $23 million | $70 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $19 million | $263 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $16 million | $168 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $16 million | $37 million |
| 78 · Lead | $13 million | $2 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $12 million | $139 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $12 million | $78 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $11 million | $123 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $10 million | $94 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $10 million | $51 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $9 million | $110 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $8 million | $137 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $7 million | $17 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $7 million | $141 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $7 million | $26 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $6 million | $39 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $6 million | $19 million |
| 70 · Glass | $6 million | $141 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $6 million | $73 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $6 million | $54 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $5 million | $7 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $4 million | $15 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $4 million | $19 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $4 million | $108 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $4 million | $114 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $4 million | $14 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $4 million | $21 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $4 million | $19 million |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $4 million | $5 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $3 million | $36 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $2 million | $3 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $2 million | $44 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $2 million | $33 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $2 million | $3 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $2 million | $5 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $2 million | $32 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $2 million | $13 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $2 million | $122 million |
| 65 · Hats | $1 million | $7 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $1 million | $2 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $1 million | $10 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $1 million | $56 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $987 thousand | $133 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $947 thousand | $8 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $849 thousand | $3 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $845 thousand | $639 thousand |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $737 thousand | $8 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $375 thousand | $464 thousand |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $238 thousand | $951 thousand |
| 45 · Cork | $189 thousand | $13 million |
| 51 · Wool | $182 thousand | $350 thousand |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $170 thousand | $24 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $98 thousand | $4 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $73 thousand | $848 thousand |
| 75 · Nickel | $65 thousand | $315 thousand |
| 81 · Other base metals | $53 thousand | $380 thousand |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $17 thousand | $3 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $1 thousand | $972 thousand |
| 80 · Tin | $132 | $188 thousand |
| 50 · Silk | $16 | $46 thousand |
Trading partners
Its main destination is Kyrgyzstan (12.8% of exports) and its main source is Turkey (15.6% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyzstan | 840 | 12.8% | Sea |
| Azerbaijan | 681 | 10.4% | Land |
| Russia | 680 | 10.4% | Land |
| Turkey | 604 | 9.2% | Land |
| Kazakhstan | 562 | 8.6% | Sea |
| Armenia | 530 | 8.1% | Land |
| China | 303 | 4.6% | Sea |
| Switzerland | 214 | 3.3% | Air |
| Uzbekistan | 212 | 3.2% | Air |
| United States | 179 | 2.7% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2.8 | 15.6% | Land |
| United States | 2.1 | 11.5% | Sea |
| Russia | 1.8 | 10.3% | Sea |
| China | 1.6 | 9% | Sea |
| Germany | 1.3 | 7.3% | Sea |
| United Kingdom | 0.79 | 4.4% | Air |
| Azerbaijan | 0.59 | 3.3% | Land |
| Japan | 0.56 | 3.1% | Sea |
| Italy | 0.43 | 2.4% | Sea |
| Poland | 0.33 | 1.8% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Georgia accounted for 0.03% of world exports, compared with 0% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 62.6-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 6.5
- Imports 18
- Balance -11.4
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $105 million | $333 million | -$229 million |
| 1996 | $296 million | $1.1 billion | -$807 million |
| 1997 | $443 million | $1.2 billion | -$753 million |
| 1998 | $371 million | $1.1 billion | -$767 million |
| 1999 | $449 million | $822 million | -$374 million |
| 2000 | $701 million | $938 million | -$238 million |
| 2001 | $693 million | $959 million | -$266 million |
| 2002 | $693 million | $1 billion | -$339 million |
| 2003 | $1.1 billion | $1.6 billion | -$501 million |
| 2004 | $1.4 billion | $2.4 billion | -$1 billion |
| 2005 | $1.6 billion | $3 billion | -$1.4 billion |
| 2006 | $2.1 billion | $4.1 billion | -$2 billion |
| 2007 | $2 billion | $5.5 billion | -$3.5 billion |
| 2008 | $2.5 billion | $6.7 billion | -$4.2 billion |
| 2009 | $2 billion | $4.4 billion | -$2.4 billion |
| 2010 | $2.8 billion | $5.5 billion | -$2.7 billion |
| 2011 | $3.6 billion | $7.6 billion | -$4 billion |
| 2012 | $3.4 billion | $8.6 billion | -$5.2 billion |
| 2013 | $3.7 billion | $8.6 billion | -$5 billion |
| 2014 | $3.7 billion | $9.2 billion | -$5.5 billion |
| 2015 | $2.9 billion | $7.8 billion | -$4.9 billion |
| 2016 | $2.6 billion | $7.8 billion | -$5.1 billion |
| 2017 | $3.4 billion | $8.6 billion | -$5.2 billion |
| 2018 | $3.8 billion | $9.9 billion | -$6.1 billion |
| 2019 | $4.2 billion | $10.2 billion | -$5.9 billion |
| 2020 | $4.2 billion | $8.6 billion | -$4.4 billion |
| 2021 | $5.3 billion | $10.5 billion | -$5.2 billion |
| 2022 | $7.1 billion | $14 billion | -$6.9 billion |
| 2023 | $6.3 billion | $16.2 billion | -$9.9 billion |
| 2024 | $6.5 billion | $18 billion | -$11.4 billion |
World rank
Georgia rose from 168th to 121st among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 168th in 1995
- 121st in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 168th |
| 1996 | 145th |
| 1997 | 142nd |
| 1998 | 144th |
| 1999 | 143rd |
| 2000 | 136th |
| 2001 | 137th |
| 2002 | 136th |
| 2003 | 131st |
| 2004 | 131st |
| 2005 | 129th |
| 2006 | 126th |
| 2007 | 133rd |
| 2008 | 128th |
| 2009 | 130th |
| 2010 | 123rd |
| 2011 | 126th |
| 2012 | 127th |
| 2013 | 126th |
| 2014 | 125th |
| 2015 | 129th |
| 2016 | 131st |
| 2017 | 126th |
| 2018 | 128th |
| 2019 | 126th |
| 2020 | 125th |
| 2021 | 123rd |
| 2022 | 118th |
| 2023 | 123rd |
| 2024 | 121st |
What it sells
Vehicles became its top export group: from 0.4% to 27%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 33%
- Gems and precious metals 3%
- Fruit and nuts 3%
- Knitted clothing 4%
- Oil, gas and coal 5%
- Ores and slag 5%
- Iron and steel 5%
- Beverages and spirits 13%
- Vehicles 27%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | 0.41% | 27.5% |
| Beverages and spirits | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Iron and steel | 57.8% | 5.4% |
| Ores and slag | 0% | 5.4% |
| Oil, gas and coal | 6.9% | 5.1% |
| Knitted clothing | 0.02% | 3.7% |
| Fruit and nuts | 0.81% | 3.5% |
| Gems and precious metals | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 31.2% | 32.9% |
Who it trades with
Turkey went from 27% to 14% of Georgia's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- Turkey 14%
- Russia 10%
- United States 9%
- China 8%
- Germany 6%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 26.9% | 13.9% |
| Russia | 0% | 10.3% |
| United States | 17.1% | 9.1% |
| China | 0.09% | 7.8% |
| Germany | 7.1% | 5.7% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
No hubs above the globe threshold.
View on the globeSources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.