The total number of active livestock and poultry slaughterhouses in Georgia in the IV quarter of 2025 was 115, of which 19.1 percent were located in Kakheti region, 18.3 percent in Kvemo Kartli region, 16.5 percent in Shida Kartli region, 15.7 percent in Imereti region, 9.6 percent in SamegreloZemo Svaneti region, 7.8 percent in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region and the remaining 13.0 percent — in other regions.According to the survey, 148.6 thousand heads of livestock were slaughtered in slaughterhouses in the IV quarter of 2025, of which 29.1 percent were cattle, 65.8 percent – pigs and 3.1 percent – sheep and goats. The share of other livestock (excluding poultry) slaughtered was 1.9 percent. In addition, the number of poultry slaughtered in slaughterhouses during the reporting period amounted to 3 046.1 thousand.In total 17.5 thousand tons of meet (i.e. slaughtered weight, including poultry meat) was produced by slaughterhouses during the IV quarter of 2025, of which 28.4 percent was beef, 32.2 percent – poultry, 38.9 percent – pork, 0.4 percent – mutton and goat meat, while the share of other meet was negligible.The service was provided to 9.0 thousand persons, 53.3 percent of which were households. Average monthly number of persons employed in slaughterhouses equaled 969 persons.The average prices of the slaughter services were: 40.7 GEL per cattle, 33.1 GEL per pig, and 14.1 GEL per sheep or goat.In the IV quarter of 2025 the number of active cold storage facilities in Georgia was 353 and most of them were located in Shida Kartli region (66.9 percent). Active cold storage facilities were also located in Tbilisi (11.6 percent), Kvemo Kartli region (5.7 percent), Imereti region (4.8 percent), Kakheti region (3.4 percent), Adjara AR (3.1 percent), Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region (1.7 percent), Samtskhe-Javakheti region (1.4 percent), Mtskheta-Mtianeti region (1.1 percent) and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region (0.3 percent).In the IV quarter of 2025, the service was provided to 375 customers. The number of producers and resellers, from whom the products were purchased, amounted to 804 persons. Average monthly number of persons employed in cold storage facilities was 1 742.In total 97.2 thousand tons of products were stored in cold storage facilities during the IV quarter of 2025, of which 26.6 percent was chicken meat (including frozen meat), 20.9 percent – meat and meat products (including semi-finished products, excluding chicken meat), 15.6 percent – fish, 24.1 percent – fruits and vegetables, 6.5 percent – milk products and 6.3 percent – other products.In the IV quarter of 2025, the share of own production in the total volume of products stored in cold storage facilities was 19.2 percent, while the share of products purchased for further resale was 27.7 percent and the share of products stored as services was 53.1 percent. The service fee in the same period amounted to 6.1 million GEL. In the IV quarter of 2025, the total value of products (27.6 thousand tons) sold by cold storage facilities amounted to 241.8 million GEL, of which the share of imported products was 39.5 percent, share of own production was 12.6 percent and the share of products (local) purchased for resale was 47.9 percent. Herewith, 35.2 percent of own production sold by cold storage facilities was chicken meat. Significant share of imported products was milk products (35.1 percent), meat and meat products (including semi-finished products) (19.7 percent), chicken meat (including frozen) (15.7 percent) and fish (8.0 percent). In the IV quarter of 2025, the value of products sold by cold storage facilities on the foreign market amounted to 6.0 million GEL, which constituted to 2.5 percent of the total value of products sold in the same period. Mostly chicken meat, fruits and vegetables were sold on the foreign markets. According to the survey results, the average daily load per storage (out of total storage capacity in percentage) was 59.3 percent in October, 57.2 percent in November and 50.3 percent in December.The total number of active elevators in Georgia in the IV quarter of 2025 was 33 and most of them were located in Kvemo Kartli (33.3 percent) region, while 21.2 percent of active elevators were located in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, 15.2 percent in Kakheti region, 12.1 percent in Shida Kartli region, 9.1 percent in Tbilisi, 6.1 percent in Imereti region and 3.0 percent in Guria region.In the IV quarter of 2025, the service was provided to 19 customers. The number of producers and resellers, from whom the product were purchased for resale, was 68 persons, while the average monthly number of persons employed in elevators equaled 423. In total 157.0 thousand tons of products were stored in elevators during the IV quarter of 2025, 66.4 percent of which was wheat and 15.2 percent – soybean meal. The share of products purchased by the elevators for resale in the total amount of products stored in the elevators was 67.7 percent in the same period.Total amount of products sold by the elevators during the IV quarter of 2025 amounted to 75.7 thousand tons with total value of 80.5 million GEL. 40.2 percent of this value was imported production and 51.5 percent was local (own produced) products. The biggest share in own production, in terms of volume as well as value, had wheat flour, which constituted to 79.0 percent of total own production sold by the elevators in the same period. According to survey results, average daily load of storages (out of total capacity of storages in percentage) amounted to 49.7 percent in October, 49.5 percent in November and 46.5 percent in December.

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As of the document, the number of pigs equaled 122 thousand heads which are 11.8 percent less than at the same period of the previous year.The number of poultry reached 8.7 million heads which is 8.3 percent more compared to the same period of the previous year.According to preliminary data, milk production in the 4th quarter of 2025 decreased by 6.4 percent compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling 97.2 million liters. The annual milk production of 2025 decreased by 5.0 percent compared to the results of 2024, and it amounted to 545.7 million litres.In the 4th quarter of 2025 meat production was 3.7 percent more than in the same period of 2024 and it has consisted of 28.1 thousand tons. In 2025, the annual production of meat was 7.7 percent less than in 2024 and it amounted to 81.9 thousand tons.

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Exports reached USD 480.4 million, representing a 19.0% increase, while imports dropped to USD 1,117.0 million, a decline of 34.5%.According to GeoStat, the negative trade balance for January 2026 stood at USD 636.6 million, accounting for 39.9% of the total foreign trade turnover.

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According to the investment company’s research, Tbilisi and Batumi shared the largest share of the market in 2025. In particular, the capital’s share was 68%, while the seaside city of Batumi had 21%.As for the purpose, the share of real estate sold for residential purposes across Georgia was the highest in Tbilisi, at 80%. In contrast, Batumi led the way in the category of real estate sold for investment purposes (85%).“Following a sharp increase in demand in 2022, the Georgian residential real estate market entered a stable phase in 2024-2025,” reads the TBC Capital review.More specifically, according to these data, 78.5 thousand residential units were sold in the country in 2025, of which 49.2 thousand were sold on the secondary market and 29.3 thousand on the primary market. It is noteworthy that transactions increased by 6% compared to 2024.PricesIn 2025, the average price of 1 sq m in Tbilisi increased by 8% annually and amounted to $ 1,312. For reference, in 2024 the average price was within $ 1,260.In addition, the study notes that prices in the premium segment are twice as high as the average price.More specifically, by category, the prices of residential real estate in Tbilisi are as follows: Economy - $786 Economy + - $1,067 Comfort - $1,439 Premium - $2,087 Premium + - $2,821 Luxury - $4,088

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The Prime Minister also summarized the economic indicators of last year and noted that 7.5% growth was recorded, which exceeded the forecasts of international organizations. According to him, for the first time in history, the Georgian economy has crossed the 100 billion GEL mark and amounted to 104 billion GEL, and the per capita indicator has reached $ 10,000.According to Irakli Kobakhidze, the basis for optimism is provided by the reforms implemented in recent months, especially in the Ministry of Economy system and state-owned enterprises, which allow the country to achieve even more ambitious goals.

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According to Georgian Railway, the port is situated in western Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea coast and serves as a crucial hub within the Middle Corridor, connecting Asia and Europe.The representatives agreed to collaborate on reducing delays and associated costs, as the railway ferries continue to operate at full capacity, pending the realisation of large-scale infrastructural developments undertaken by Turkmenistan to enhance future throughput.

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According to Georgian Railway, the need for route digitization, in particular the introduction of electronic documentation, and the need for prompt exchange of information on cargo movement were noted, for which a cooperation schedule was drawn up between the parties. In order to study the current state of rail and ferry traffic, a joint visit will be made to the Turkmenbashi port.Georgian Railways, in order to promote the development of the Middle Corridor, continues to actively work to increase freight transportation volumes on the route and offer fast, modern and flexible service conditions to cargo owners.

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RAW Wine is a leading international exhibition that brings together producers of high-quality natural, organic and biodynamic wines. The exhibition is organized by the renowned Master of Wine from France, Isabelle Legeron.This year, about 200 natural wine producers from 16 countries were represented at the Paris exhibition, including countries famous for their winemaking traditions, such as France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and others. Traditionally, there was great interest in Georgian wine from wine professionals and visitors.The exhibition was attended by Levan Mekhuzla, Chairman of the National Wine Agency."This year, we continue to actively support small wineries so that their products are widely represented at international exhibitions. RAW Wine provides Georgian winemakers with the opportunity to find new partners and export markets. Georgia's representation at this prestigious exhibition of natural wines is important for the popularization of qvevri wine and the development of small and medium-sized wineries. Participation in such international exhibitions motivates winemakers to take greater care of the quality and image of their products," noted Levan Mekhuzla.The exhibition was attended by the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Georgia to the French Republic, Ekaterine Kokaia, and Consul Rusudan Didebulidze. To present their wines at the exhibition, Georgian winemakers also received support from the Georgian Embassy in the French Republic.It is noteworthy that with the support of the National Wine Agency, in 2026, Qvevri wine producing wineries will participate in "RAW Wine" exhibitions in various countries.

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The parties discussed freight transportation and improved services."The Director General of Georgian Railways signed a document under which the countries will deepen cooperation within the framework of the association, which will strengthen Georgia's role as a transit country, increase the potential for attracting cargo flows and contribute to the development of transport corridors between Europe and Asia," Georgian Railways wrote.

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In detail:⦁ The residential segment index increased by 2.5 percent compared to the previous month and by 6.3 percent compared to the same month of the previous year; ⦁ The non-residential segment index increased by 1.8 percent compared to the previous month and by 8.8 percent compared to the same month of the previous year; ⦁ The civil segment index increased by 3.3 percent compared to the previous month and by 2.9 percent compared to the same month of the previous year.In December 2025 the Construction Cost Index (CCI) increased by 2.7 percent compared to the previous month. The change was mainly due to a 15.3 percent increase in average monthly nominal wages of employees in the construction sector, which contributed 2.78 percentage points to the total index change. Compared to December 2024 the CCI increased by 5.2 percent.The latter was largely caused by the 23.9 percent increase in average monthly nominal wages of employees in the construction sector and by the 4.0 percent increase in the category of other costs, which contributed 5.09 and 0.24 percentage points to the total index change, respectively. Along with this, the Construction Cost Index posted a 29.2 percent increase compared to February 2022. 

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