Russia Remains Top Three Export Partner of Georgia Despite Trade Decline
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- •Georgia's foreign trade turnover decreased by 23.6% in January 2026 compared to January 2025.
- •Trade turnover between Georgia and Russia declined by 4% in January 2026.
- •Parallel imports to Russia reached $1 billion in January 2026, marking an all-time low.
- •Russia remains among the top three export partners of Georgia as confirmed in February 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Georgia diversifies its export markets away from Russia Georgia could reduce economic dependence on Russia and potentially stabilize its trade turnover.
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RUTASS (EN)Parallel imports to Russia hit al-time low in January reaching $1 billionRUJAMnews (Caucasus)Geostat: Georgia’s foreign trade turnover down 23.6% in January 2026 compared with last yearRUInterfax (RU)Россия остается в тройке крупнейших экспортных партнеров ГрузииRUTASS (EN)Georgia-Russia trade turnover declines by 4% in January 2026