According to the National Wine Agency, the largest share of Georgian wine in Europe was sold to Poland, with 6.8 million litres exported. Germany came in second, with 1.3 million litres, followed by Latvia with 1.2 million litres, Lithuania with 703.5 thousand litres, the United Kingdom with 327.7 thousand litres, Estonia with 271 thousand litres, and others.The agency notes that the growth in exports is particularly notable in countries renowned for their wine traditions, such as France, where demand for Georgian wine, especially qvevri wine, continues to increase. In 2025, approximately 133 thousand litres were exported to France, representing a 63% increase compared to 2024.A central focus of the National Wine Agency’s efforts is to promote and raise awareness of Georgian wine in international markets. Among European nations, the strategic markets for Georgian wine include the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and Scandinavian countries. The agency undertakes advertising and marketing campaigns in these regions to diversify market access. With the support of the National Wine Agency, Georgian wine producers participate in all major international wine and spirits exhibitions across Europe.

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“This is a very important day for Georgia’s aviation sector. Under the agreement, $150 million will be invested in expanding Tbilisi International Airport over the coming years. The figures for 2025 speak for themselves – all three of Georgia’s international airports served 8.5 million passengers, setting new records. This demonstrates the urgent need to expand Tbilisi Airport,” Ioselian said.Under the renewed agreement, Groupe ADP, which owns TAV Georgia, will continue to operate Tbilisi International Airport under updated conditions for the next five years, until 2031. The plan includes doubling the terminal’s capacity, increasing the number of passengers from 5 million to over 10 million annually, and expanding aircraft parking stands from 58 to 65.Ioselian noted that the investment will triple the revenue of the United Airports of Georgia, with the company also receiving an advance payment of $25 million. TAV Georgia will participate in marketing initiatives to attract additional airlines and establish more direct flights.The Deputy Minister also emphasized the government’s ongoing development of a new international airport in Vaziani, set to open in 2031, which will serve approximately 20 million passengers annually, after which Tbilisi International Airport’s current operations will cease.

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From August 1, 2025, to January 13, 2026, Georgia exported 10,000 tons of apples valued at $7.3 million. Compared to the same period in 2024, the export volume increased by 28% (2,200 tons) and the value rose by 47% ($2.3 million).Russia remained the main export destination, receiving 9,197 tons of apples. Other notable destinations included Turkey (540 tons), Belarus (150 tons), Armenia (83 tons), and Iraq (21 tons).The ministry also reported that the average export price per kilogram of apples reached $0.73, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period last year.

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According to the agency, the average export price per litre of Georgian wine rose in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching USD 2.98. In the previous year, this figure was USD 2.91.Among strategic markets, the highest average export price per litre is in the United States, at USD 6.17, followed by Japan at USD 5.77, South Korea at USD 5.26, Great Britain at USD 5.19, Germany at USD 4.73, China at USD 3.14, and Poland at USD 2.50.Levan Mekhuzla, Chairman of the National Wine Agency, stated that the agency is actively working to enhance the quality of Georgian wine, which is expected to lead to an increase in the average export price.“Amid intense global competition, Georgian wine must be distinctive, of the highest quality, with unique properties. We need to start caring for this from the vineyard, and maintain those standards throughout the entire production process,” said Levan Mekhuzla.

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He suggested that this urban development initiative could contribute roughly 5% to Georgia’s economic growth, based on his past projects, which he claims had a fourfold impact on host countries’ economies. The calculation considers investments in materials, logistics, and hiring specialists, including architects.Alabbar also highlighted the project’s potential impact on tourism, projecting at least 500,000 additional visitors.

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The value of exports increased by 11.2 percent reaching USD 7 291.2 million, while imports increased by 9.7 percent and amounted to USD 18 525.2 million.The trade deficit equaled USD 11 234.0 million and its share in trade turnover constituted 43.5 percent.

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Bayraktar added that the agreement includes the supply of 2.25 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year from the Absheron field in the Caspian Sea for a period of 15 years.The contract is set to take effect in 2029 and will remain in force until 2040.According to Bayraktar, the natural gas will be delivered to Turkey via the Baku–Tbilisi–Erzurum pipeline.In addition, Turkey has extended its gas supply contract with Russian Gazprom and previously announced plans to increase natural gas imports from the United States.

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In detail:• The residential segment index increased by 0.9 percent compared to the previous month and by 7.9 percent compared to the same month of the previous year• The non-residential segment index increased by 1.7 percent compared to the previous month and by 10.7 percent compared to the same month of the previous year• The civil segment index decreased by 0.4 percent compared to the previous month and increased by 0.9 percent compared to the same month of the previous yearIn November 2025 the Construction Cost Index (CCI) increased by 0.5 percent compared to the previous month. The change was mainly due to a 1.3 percent increase in average monthly nominal wages of employees in the construction sector, which contributed 0.43 percentage points to the total index change.Compared to November 2024 the CCI increased by 5.2 percent. The latter was largely caused by the 21.0 percent increase in average monthly nominal wages of employees in the construction sector and by the 4.8 percent increase in the category of other costs, which contributed 5.02 and 0.3 percentage points to the total index change, respectively.Along with this, the Construction Cost Index posted a 25.8 percent increase compared to February 2022.

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In November 2025, 3,726 apartments were sold, according to Public Registry data. On the secondary market, sales rose 13.2% year-on-year (up 2.6% for the first eleven months), while primary market sales, affected by delayed registrations, fell 1.8% annually (but rose 5.1% over the first eleven months). Galt & Taggart’s real-time survey of developers indicated a slight 0.8% year-on-year drop in primary market sales in November; however, sales remained high, making it the fourth strongest month of 2025. In total, 37,930 transactions were registered in Tbilisi during the first eleven months of 2025, with a total apartment value of $3.1 billion, up 12.1% year-on-year.On the supply side, building permits were issued in November 2025 for 11 residential projects totaling 121,000 sq.m., a 32.2% year-on-year decline. Overall, the total volume of permits issued in the first eleven months of 2025 decreased 4% annually. Despite the decline, the volume of permits remains high relative to long-term averages.Regarding prices and rents, Galt & Taggart reported that in November 2025, the primary market saw monthly price growth of 1%, reaching $1,366 per sq.m. On the secondary market, prices for new projects built under permits issued since 2013 rose 0.9% month-on-month to $1,297 per sq.m. Meanwhile, rents for average-sized apartments (50–60 sq.m.) remained high at $10.1 per sq.m. per month, with yields at 8.9%.

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The ICT sector in Georgia is export-oriented, playing a significant role in the country’s service exports. In 2024, ICT exports totaled $842 million, representing 10.9% of total service exports. In 3Q25, ICT exports rose 52.3% year-on-year to $898 million, accounting for 14% of total service exports. The IT sub-sector was the largest contributor to this growth, with revenues reaching GEL 4.5 billion in 3Q25, more than double the same period in 2024, primarily driven by sharp export growth.The sector’s expansion is largely fueled by international companies, aided by tax incentives introduced in 2020. Geopolitical developments since 2022 have accelerated growth, with the relocation of international IT companies and specialists to Georgia, leading to a doubling of salaries between 2020 and 2024 and increasing the attractiveness of the sector for career-oriented professionals. Currently, over 12,000 students study IT across 21 universities in Georgia, highlighting a growing talent pipeline.However, as the supply of IT graduates increases, domestic demand for specialists on local employment platforms has weakened, partly due to the broad adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). At the same time, Georgian IT specialists are increasingly integrated internationally, with GitHub registrations from Georgia rising 22% year-on-year in 2024 to 138,300. Galt & Taggart emphasizes that adapting to global trends, enhancing specialization, and continuously upskilling the workforce—particularly in AI-related roles—will be critical for sustaining ICT export growth. Other advantages for the sector include relatively low internet costs and a favorable living environment, while improvements in mobile internet speeds in 2025 underscore Georgia’s potential for rapid technological development.

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