Compared to January 2025, the DPPI increased by 5.0 percent. The prices for mining and quarrying decreased by 5.1 percent and for manufactured products prices increased by 6.0 percent, for electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning by 2.2 percent and the prices for water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation services by 3.1 percent.

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The prices for mining and quarrying increased by 7.3 percent compared to December 2025, resulting in a 0.55 percentage point contribution to the overall monthly PPI change. In the same period, the prices for manufactured products increased by 0.8 percent, contributing 0.59 percentage points to the monthly index change. Within the group, a noteworthy price increase was registered for food products (0.9 percent) and basic metals (3.4 percent). Besides, the prices increased for electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning by 0.8 percent, contributing 0.08 percentage points to the monthly index change.The annual PPI rate was mainly affected by price changes for the following products: Mining and quarrying: the prices were 36.4 percent higher, contributing 2.25 percentage points to the overall annual index change. Within the group, the prices were higher for the subgroup of metal ores (51.4 percent); Manufactured products: the prices increased by 4.7 percent, contributing 3.73 percentage points to the overall annual index increase. There was a notable increase in the prices for food products (11.8 percent) and basic metals (8.2 percent); Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning: the annual price increase amounted to 3.0 percent, which contributed 0.32 percentage points to the annual index change; Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation services: the annual price increase amounted to 5.6 percent, which contributed 0.17 percentage points to the annual index growth.

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The Parliament of Georgia has already supported the amendments to the Law "On Vine and Wine" in the first reading. According to the amendments, a norm is added to the law that defines the concept of consent to cultivation of vineyards, which is defined as follows: a document issued by the National Wine Agency, a legal entity under public law, which gives a natural person and/or legal entity the right to cultivate an entrepreneurial vineyard. The goal of the amendments is to promote the production of high-quality, competitive grape-based alcoholic beverages, while also taking into account the requirements of local and international markets necessary for their sale.According to Levan Mekhuzla, the practice of issuing consent for the cultivation of vineyards has been implemented and is in effect in all wine-producing countries of the European Union.The National Wine Agency will issue a permit for vineyard cultivation free of charge.Only individuals who plan to engage in commercial activities will be required to obtain a consent for vineyard cultivation. This requirement does not apply to those who intend to cultivate a vineyard for personal use.

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In the IV quarter of 2025, the labour force participation rate (share of the labour force in the total population aged 15 and older) decreased by 0.6 percentage points compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and became 54.4 percent, while the employment rate remained the same and amounted to 47.1 percent.The labour force participation rate decreased in urban by 1.2 percentage points, while in rural settlements increased by 0.3 percentage points compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The employment rate decreased by 1.5 percentage points in urban settlements, while in rural settlements increased by 2.0 percentage points and equaled 47.0 and 47.2 percent, respectively.In the IV quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, the share of hired employed persons in the total number of employed remained the same and equaled 69.3 percent.In the IV quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, the unemployment rate increased in urban settlements by 0.8 percentage points while in rural settlements decreased by 3.3 percentage points.The unemployment rate is traditionally higher for men than for women. In the IV quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, this rate decreased by 0.7 percentage points for women, while for men – by 1.1 percentage points and amounted to 10.3 percent and 15.6 percent, respectively.The labour force participation rate is higher for men than for women. In the IV quarter of 2025, the indicator for women was 44.5 percent and for men was 65.5 percent. The labour force participation rate for women decreased by 0.6 percentage points, while for men it decreased by 0.8 percentage points, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.In the IV quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, the employment rate for women decreased by 0.2 percentage points, while for men it did not change. 

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In January 2026 the share of the top ten trading partners by domestic exports in the total domestic exports of Georgia amounted to 74.5 percent. The top partners were China (USD 64.2 million), Türkiye (USD 49.3 million) and Russia (USD 34.8 million).In January 2025 petroleum and petroleum oils claimed the first place in the list of top domestic export items, equaling USD 56.2 million, or 18.0 percent of total domestic exports. The domestic exports precious metal ores and concentrates totaled USD 51.0 million and their share in the total domestic exports amounted to 16.3 percent. The domestic exports of copper ores and concentrates occupied the third place, standing at USD 24.0 million and constituting 7.7 percent of the total domestic exports. 

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In January 2026 the share of the top ten trading partners by exports in the total exports of Georgia amounted to 74.5 percent. The top partners were China (USD 66.1 million), Türkiye (USD 52.1 million) and Kyrgyzstan (USD 49.9 million).In January 2026 the share of the top ten trading partners by imports in the total imports of Georgia amounted to 71.4 percent. The top partners were Türkiye (USD 195.0 million), China (USD 157.3 million) and Russia (USD 156.8 million).In January 2026 the share of the top ten trading partners in the total external trade turnover of Georgia amounted to 67.9 percent. The top trading partners were Türkiye (USD 247.1 million), China (USD 223.3 million) and Russia (USD 195.4 million).In January 2026 motor cars claimed the first place in the list of top export items, equaling USD 100.7 million with 21.0 percent of total exports. The exports of petroleum and petroleum oils totaled USD 58.7 million and their share in the total exports amounted to 12.2 percent. The exports of precious metal ores and concentrates occupied the third place standing at USD 51.0 million and constituting 10.6 percent of the total exports.The top import commodities in January 2026 were motor cars, whose imports equaled USD 150.0 million (13.3 percent of the total imports). The petroleum and petroleum oils followed in the list with USD 96.7 million (8.6 percent of imports). The petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons were third in the top import commodity list with USD 79.1 million (7.0 percent of imports).

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The event concept includes several key components: Festival Organization: Participation of Georgian wine-producing companies across multiple locations, including the installation of festival booths, tents, and stages. Marketing Campaign: An extensive outdoor campaign with banners throughout the city, digital promotions on social media, and advertisements in public transport and at airports. Show Program: Thematic performances and musical entertainment. Scientific Component: Conferences with international speakers, including full logistical and organizational support. The agency cites time constraints as the reason for opting for simplified procurement. According to the documentation, the event concept being developed by Galileo Strategy LLC will be finalized by March 5. With less than two months remaining until May 8, the agency argues that completing standard tender procedures in time is impossible and would risk cancellation of the event.“Time resources are not sufficient to identify the supplier through standard tender procedures. Given the state and public importance of the event, the issue of simplified procurement has been put on the agenda,” the explanatory note states.The final cost of the procurement will be confirmed once the event concept is completed and the number of participating Georgian wine companies is determined.National Wine Day was officially established by a Prime Minister’s decree in February 2026. According to the National Wine Agency, the day is intended to serve as a unified platform bringing together winegrowers, government institutions, the tourism sector, and academic circles.

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Tbilisi: Market Growth and Leading DistrictsIn the capital, 42,267 transactions were recorded last year, a 3% increase compared to 2024. The total market value grew 15%, reaching $3.3 billion. The primary driver of activity remains the primary market (new construction). In terms of supply and demand, three districts dominate: Didi Digomi, Saburtalo, and Samgori, accounting for 61% of the market share.Price Trends and Foreign BuyersPrice growth remained strong compared to 2024. Average prices were: New projects (secondary market): $1,484/sq.m Old projects: $1,244/sq.m Foreign buyers have become increasingly active, showing a strong preference for new construction. 86% of purchases by foreigners were in new projects, while their interest in the older housing stock remained stable.Batumi Sets New RecordsThe real estate market in the Adjara region showed exceptional growth. In Batumi, transactions rose 17% to 17,052 units, surpassing the 2022 peak. The market size increased 34%, exceeding $1 billion. Colliers Georgia highlights that Batumi’s appeal is driven by high-end new projects and international investment. Prices continue to rise, with the average in new projects reaching $1,497/sq.m.Geopolitical InfluenceThe share of Georgian buyers in Batumi’s secondary market for new projects has declined, falling to 51% in 2025. Colliers attributes this trend to regional geopolitical developments, particularly the increased demand from Russian and Ukrainian buyers, which has reduced the relative share of local buyers.

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The total number of active livestock and poultry slaughterhouses in Georgia in the IV quarter of 2025 was 115, of which 19.1 percent were located in Kakheti region, 18.3 percent in Kvemo Kartli region, 16.5 percent in Shida Kartli region, 15.7 percent in Imereti region, 9.6 percent in SamegreloZemo Svaneti region, 7.8 percent in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region and the remaining 13.0 percent — in other regions.According to the survey, 148.6 thousand heads of livestock were slaughtered in slaughterhouses in the IV quarter of 2025, of which 29.1 percent were cattle, 65.8 percent – pigs and 3.1 percent – sheep and goats. The share of other livestock (excluding poultry) slaughtered was 1.9 percent. In addition, the number of poultry slaughtered in slaughterhouses during the reporting period amounted to 3 046.1 thousand.In total 17.5 thousand tons of meet (i.e. slaughtered weight, including poultry meat) was produced by slaughterhouses during the IV quarter of 2025, of which 28.4 percent was beef, 32.2 percent – poultry, 38.9 percent – pork, 0.4 percent – mutton and goat meat, while the share of other meet was negligible.The service was provided to 9.0 thousand persons, 53.3 percent of which were households. Average monthly number of persons employed in slaughterhouses equaled 969 persons.The average prices of the slaughter services were: 40.7 GEL per cattle, 33.1 GEL per pig, and 14.1 GEL per sheep or goat.In the IV quarter of 2025 the number of active cold storage facilities in Georgia was 353 and most of them were located in Shida Kartli region (66.9 percent). Active cold storage facilities were also located in Tbilisi (11.6 percent), Kvemo Kartli region (5.7 percent), Imereti region (4.8 percent), Kakheti region (3.4 percent), Adjara AR (3.1 percent), Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region (1.7 percent), Samtskhe-Javakheti region (1.4 percent), Mtskheta-Mtianeti region (1.1 percent) and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region (0.3 percent).In the IV quarter of 2025, the service was provided to 375 customers. The number of producers and resellers, from whom the products were purchased, amounted to 804 persons. Average monthly number of persons employed in cold storage facilities was 1 742.In total 97.2 thousand tons of products were stored in cold storage facilities during the IV quarter of 2025, of which 26.6 percent was chicken meat (including frozen meat), 20.9 percent – meat and meat products (including semi-finished products, excluding chicken meat), 15.6 percent – fish, 24.1 percent – fruits and vegetables, 6.5 percent – milk products and 6.3 percent – other products.In the IV quarter of 2025, the share of own production in the total volume of products stored in cold storage facilities was 19.2 percent, while the share of products purchased for further resale was 27.7 percent and the share of products stored as services was 53.1 percent. The service fee in the same period amounted to 6.1 million GEL. In the IV quarter of 2025, the total value of products (27.6 thousand tons) sold by cold storage facilities amounted to 241.8 million GEL, of which the share of imported products was 39.5 percent, share of own production was 12.6 percent and the share of products (local) purchased for resale was 47.9 percent. Herewith, 35.2 percent of own production sold by cold storage facilities was chicken meat. Significant share of imported products was milk products (35.1 percent), meat and meat products (including semi-finished products) (19.7 percent), chicken meat (including frozen) (15.7 percent) and fish (8.0 percent). In the IV quarter of 2025, the value of products sold by cold storage facilities on the foreign market amounted to 6.0 million GEL, which constituted to 2.5 percent of the total value of products sold in the same period. Mostly chicken meat, fruits and vegetables were sold on the foreign markets. According to the survey results, the average daily load per storage (out of total storage capacity in percentage) was 59.3 percent in October, 57.2 percent in November and 50.3 percent in December.The total number of active elevators in Georgia in the IV quarter of 2025 was 33 and most of them were located in Kvemo Kartli (33.3 percent) region, while 21.2 percent of active elevators were located in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, 15.2 percent in Kakheti region, 12.1 percent in Shida Kartli region, 9.1 percent in Tbilisi, 6.1 percent in Imereti region and 3.0 percent in Guria region.In the IV quarter of 2025, the service was provided to 19 customers. The number of producers and resellers, from whom the product were purchased for resale, was 68 persons, while the average monthly number of persons employed in elevators equaled 423. In total 157.0 thousand tons of products were stored in elevators during the IV quarter of 2025, 66.4 percent of which was wheat and 15.2 percent – soybean meal. The share of products purchased by the elevators for resale in the total amount of products stored in the elevators was 67.7 percent in the same period.Total amount of products sold by the elevators during the IV quarter of 2025 amounted to 75.7 thousand tons with total value of 80.5 million GEL. 40.2 percent of this value was imported production and 51.5 percent was local (own produced) products. The biggest share in own production, in terms of volume as well as value, had wheat flour, which constituted to 79.0 percent of total own production sold by the elevators in the same period. According to survey results, average daily load of storages (out of total capacity of storages in percentage) amounted to 49.7 percent in October, 49.5 percent in November and 46.5 percent in December.

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As of the document, the number of pigs equaled 122 thousand heads which are 11.8 percent less than at the same period of the previous year.The number of poultry reached 8.7 million heads which is 8.3 percent more compared to the same period of the previous year.According to preliminary data, milk production in the 4th quarter of 2025 decreased by 6.4 percent compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling 97.2 million liters. The annual milk production of 2025 decreased by 5.0 percent compared to the results of 2024, and it amounted to 545.7 million litres.In the 4th quarter of 2025 meat production was 3.7 percent more than in the same period of 2024 and it has consisted of 28.1 thousand tons. In 2025, the annual production of meat was 7.7 percent less than in 2024 and it amounted to 81.9 thousand tons.

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