FX.co ★ Georgia Posts Largest Trade Deficit in 11 Months

In December 2025, Georgia's trade deficit slightly expanded to USD 1,174.8 million, up from USD 1,149.3 million in the same month the previous year, marking the highest deficit in nearly a year. This increase results from an 8.8% rise in imports, reaching USD 1,848 million, alongside a 22.5% increase in exports, totaling USD 673.2 million. Over the full year from January to December, the trade deficit saw a significant rise to USD 11,238.5 million compared to USD 10,328.1 million the year before. Export activity grew by 11.1%, amounting to USD 7,291.2 million, with notable contributions from sales to Kyrgyzstan (USD 1,498.8 million), Kazakhstan (USD 910 million), and Russia (USD 749.3 million). Concurrently, imports increased by 9.7%, reaching a total of USD 18,529.7 million, driven by substantial purchases from Turkey (USD 2,775 million), the United States (USD 2,723 million), and China (USD 1,985.4 million).