In the period from January to September 2026, the top ten destination countries accounted for 62.8% of Georgia’s total domestic exports. In this regard, the largest export partners are: China – $566.8 million Russia – $523.2 million Turkey – $323.1 million In the period from January to September 2026, oil and petroleum products rank first among the top ten categories of domestic exports, amounting to $762.6 million, a share of 20.3% of total domestic exports. Ores and concentrates of precious metals rank second with $464 million (12.4% of total domestic exports), while ferroalloys occupy third place with $239 million (6.4% of total domestic exports).

1792409537

In January–September 2026, the ten largest export partner countries accounted for 67.8% of Georgia’s total exports. The top three export destinations were as follows: Kyrgyzstan – $650.2 million China – $583.1 million Azerbaijan – $566.7 million In January–September 2026, the ten largest import partners accounted for 69.2% of Georgia’s total imports. The top three are: Turkey – $2.18 billion China – $1.74 billion USA – $1.71 billion In January–September 2026, the ten largest trading partners accounted for 64.8% of Georgia’s total foreign trade turnover. The country’s largest trading partners are: Turkey – $2.54 billion China – $2.329 billion Russia – $2.21 billion According to Geostat data, for the period of January–September 2026, passenger cars ranked first among commodity groups in the top ten exports, amounting to $1.52 billion - which accounts for 24.9% of total exports. Oil and petroleum products rank second with $811.8 million (13.2% of total exports), while ores and concentrates of precious metals rank third with $464 million (7.5%).The largest import commodity group in January–September 2026 consisted of passenger cars, with imports amounting to $2.65 billion or 18.4% of total imports. Oil and petroleum products rank second with $1.4 billion (9.8% of imports), while packaged medicinal products rank third with $526.8 million (3.7% of imports).

1792409397

“Georgian Railway plans to build a railway line of approximately 17.74 km in Anaklia, along with a new station, a railway junction and other related infrastructure,” the company said in a statement.Consultancy firms interested in supervising the design and construction of the new rail link can submit applications until 17:00 on 17 November 2026.

1792409044

In 2025, the adjusted hourly gender pay gap was 20.1% in the industrial sector and 10.9% in the service sector.Broken down by occupation/position, the adjusted hourly gender pay gap was highest among "plant and machine operators and assemblers," reaching 30.2%, followed by "technicians and associate professionals" (23.5%).

1792151112

In 2025, the median wage was 29.3% lower than the average monthly wage.By economic activity, the highest median wages in 2025 were recorded in the following sectors: Public administration and defense; compulsory social security – 2,501 GEL; Construction – 2,328 GEL; Mining and quarrying – 2,264 GEL; Information and communication – 2,250 GEL; Financial and insurance activities – 2,211 GEL. According to Geostat data for 2025, the median wage lags behind the average monthly wage across all sectors.

1791548081

In 2025, earnings increased in almost all sectors compared to the previous year. The highest average monthly earnings were observed in the following economic activities: Financial and Insurance Activities – 4 123.6 GEL (increased by 12.1 percent compared to the previous year); Information and Communication – 4 042.6 GEL (increased by 3.0 percent compared to the previous year); Construction – 3 026.1 GEL (increased by 13.5 percent compared to the previous year). In 2025, the average monthly earnings of women amounted to 1 743.4 GEL, while those of men amounted to 2 586.5 GEL. Compared to the previous year, women's earnings increased by 151.8 GEL (9.5%) and men's earnings by 245.9 GEL (10.5%). In almost all sectors of economic activity, men's average monthly earnings were higher than women's.In 2025, the average monthly earnings of employees in the business sector increased by 173.9 GEL (8.6%) and amounted to 2 198.4 GEL. The highest average monthly earnings by economic activity were observed in the Information and Communication sector (4 097.1 GEL, increased by 2.2 percent compared to the previous year) and in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities sector (3 340.7 GEL, increased by 6.1 percent compared to the previous year).In 2025, the average monthly earnings of employees in the non-business and financial sector are 233.7 GEL (12.5%) higher than in the previous year and amount to 2 100.5 GEL. By economic activity, employees in the Financial and Insurance Activities sector have relatively high earnings.

1791548012

In total, Brazil imported wine worth $558.71 million (165.09 million liters) in 2025, at an average price of $3.38 per liter.Chile remains the undisputed leader of the Brazilian market, accounting for nearly half (47.3%) of the total volume of imported wine - 78.10 million liters valued at $213.06 million - and offering the lowest average price ($2.73/liter). The top ten also includes Argentina ($99.42 million), Portugal ($84.44 million), France ($63.84 million), and Italy ($49.26 million).Among European countries, French wine stands out with the highest average price ($9.27 per liter).

1791463517

In August 2026, compared to the same period of the previous year, the estimated real growth in following activities contributed significantly: Manufacturing, Information and communication, Financial and insurance activities, Real estate activities, Trade, Transportation and storage.Decline was registered in Construction sector.

1790754816

Compared to July 2026, prices rose by 4.6% in the mining and quarrying group, contributing 0.34 percentage points to the change in the overall index. During the same period, prices decreased in the manufacturing group (-0.2%), contributing -0.15 percentage points to the overall index change. Additionally, a 6.8% price increase was recorded in the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning group, which contributed 0.67 percentage points to the total monthly index change.According to Geostat data, the formation of the index over the 12-month period was primarily influenced by price changes in the following products: Mining and quarrying: prices increased by 20.1%, contributing 1.34 percentage points to the change in the overall index. Within this group, a notable price increase occurred in metal ores (22.9%); Manufactured products: prices rose by 5.1%, contributing 4.02 percentage points to the overall index's growth. Price increases were observed in food products (5.7%) and basic metals (10.1%); Electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning: prices increased by 2.6%, contributing 0.28 percentage points to the annual change in the overall index; Water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation services: prices increased by 6.3%, contributing 0.2 percentage points to the overall index.

1789995141

In January–August 2026, the top ten countries accounted for 65% of Georgia's total domestic exports. The largest export partners in this regard are: China – $529.1 million Russia – $468.3 million Turkey – $297.3 million Oil and oil products topped the list of domestic exports in January–August 2026 with a value of $649.1 million, representing 19.8% of total domestic exports. Precious metal ores and concentrates rank second with $403.1 million (12.3% of total domestic exports), while ferroalloys occupy third place with $219 million (6.7% of total domestic exports).

1789995056