MINISTRY OF ECONOMY
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
OF GEORGIA

According to preliminary data, record indicators were recorded in Georgia’s foreign trade in August 2026. In August, compared to the same period of the previous year, the volume of exports increased by 24,8% and reached an August record high of 752,4 million USD.

Positive dynamics are also maintained in the cumulative 8-month figures. In January-August 2026, export growth of 22,1% was recorded, reaching a record 5422,6 million USD.

In August, foreign trade turnover also increased by 9,6% and reached an August record level of 2303,3 million USD, while total turnover in January-August reached 17,915,6 million USD against the background of an 8,3% increase.

Along with the sharp increase in exports, the country’s trade balance also improved significantly in August. The trade deficit decreased to 798,5 million USD, which represents an improvement of 95,8 million USD compared to August of last year.

The high growth rate observed in foreign trade is a continuation of the record figures and positive dynamics of 2025.

As a reminder, in the past year 2025, Georgia’s exports increased by 11,1% and amounted to 7,3 billion USD, while total trade turnover reached 25,9 billion USD with a 10,5% increase.