Georgia increases expenditure on cigarette imports from Azerbaijan

In January-September 2024, Georgia imported cigarettes (containing tobacco) worth $21.1 million from Azerbaijan, Report informs, citing Georgia's National Statistics Office.

This figure is 5.3 times more compared to the same period last year.

As a result, Azerbaijan ranks 2nd among countries supplying cigarettes to Georgia.

In September alone, Georgia purchased cigarettes worth $3.45 million from Azerbaijan, 9 times more year-on-year.

During the reporting period, Georgia bought cigarettes worth $119.4 million from other countries, which is 1% less than a year ago. This includes imports from Lithuania worth $32.9 million, Armenia - $18.6 million, Türkiye - $13.4 million, and the United Arab Emirates - $9.4 million.

In 2023, Georgia purchased cigarettes worth $158 million from abroad, of which $11.6 million accounted for Azerbaijan's share.