Azerbaijan leads Georgia’s potato exports in 2024

Georgia exported $743,500 worth of potatoes to Azerbaijan in the first seven months of 2024, marking a 6-fold increase year-on-year, Report informs, citing the National Statistics Office of Georgia.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan was the top destination for Georgian potatoes, accounting for about 81% of the total exports.

Overall, Georgia exported $919,500 worth of potatoes in January-July 2024, a 30% increase from the previous year. The exports included $112,600 to Russia, $51,200 to Belarus, $6,300 to the United Arab Emirates, and $3,350 to Kazakhstan.

In 2023, Georgia’s total potato exports were valued at $1.4 million, with $861,000 (62%) going to Azerbaijan.