Georgia increases cigarette imports from Azerbaijan

In January-October 2024, Georgia imported cigarettes (containing tobacco) worth $24.2 million from Azerbaijan, which is 6 times more year-on-year, Report informs, citing Georgia's National Statistics Office.

Thus, Azerbaijan ranks 2nd among countries supplying cigarettes to Georgia.

In October alone, Georgia purchased cigarettes worth $3.1 million from Azerbaijan and this is 68 times more compared to a year ago.

During the reporting period, Georgia imported cigarettes worth $132 million from other countries, which is 1% more than a year ago. Georgia imported cigarettes worth $35 million from Lithuania, $21.2 million from Armenia, $13.5 million from Türkiye, and $11.8 million from the United Arab Emirates.

In 2023, Georgia imported cigarettes worth $158 million, in which Azerbaijan's share was $11.6 million.