Georgia

The Tbilisi in Georgia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

In 2024, sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks has continued to experience positive growth in both retail volume and current value sales. Sweet biscuits is the largest category by volume in Georgia, with solid retail volume growth expected in…

Sugar confectionery in Georgia continues to enjoy solid retail volume growth in 2024, supported by steady demand for these traditional products. However, the pace of grow is slowing slightly due to high unit prices, which is dampening demand to a…

Despite lower retail volume growth compared to 2023, consumer demand for snacks remains robust in Georgia supported by the ongoing snackification trend and a rise in tourism. Discounting policies by major players continue to drive volume growth, with…

Savoury snacks are expected to maintain positive growth in Georgia throughout 2024. Consumer demand will be fuelled by the variety of consumption occasions, including increased home consumption and the resurgence of tourism in recent years. Per…

The Kutaisi in Georgia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The year 2024 is poised to be a promising one for ice cream in Georgia. With the return of tourists and an uptick in consumer spending, manufacturers are focusing on introducing new products and flavours. This diverse range of offerings is expected…

Gum witnessed significant volume growth in 2024 as part of its ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the rebound in sales of Wrigley’s Orbit brand. In 2022, Wrigley Jr Co, William (Mars Inc) faced supply issues resulting in sales decline…

In 2024, chocolate confectionery in Georgia witnessed higher unit price growth in comparison to the previous year, underpinning stronger current value growth. Rising production costs put upward pressure on prices due to the expected shortage in…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Georgia covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

Throughout 2023, wine in Georgia witnessed a gradual recovery following the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Production of Georgian wine experienced growth, reaffirming its status as the most consumed alcoholic beverage in the country. However, a…

In 2023, the influx of immigrants from Russia did not significantly impact vodka sales in Georgia, resulting in a subdued growth compared to the previous year. Consumption of spirits remained relatively constant, with distinct preferences observed…

In 2023, the volume sales of beer in Georgia continued to grow, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous years. This growth, although more stable, was underpinned by both an increase in domestic production and a rise in imports. The Horeca…

In 2023, the impact of immigrants from Russia on alcoholic drink sales in Georgia was negligible, resulting in a more subdued sales growth compared to the previous year. Despite this, moderate inflation and a stable exchange rate contributed to the…

It was a positive picture for tobacco in Georgia in 2023, with healthy volume growth across all tobacco products. This was partly due to an increase in population, as there were increased numbers of immigrants from Russia, as a result of the war in…

Both e-vapour and heated tobacco registered healthy volume growth in 2023. That being said, sales were still low. In particular in terms of e-vapour, there is concern that vaping is as harmful as cigarette smoking. In April 2023, the government…

There was a significant increase in volume sales of cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco in Georgia in 2023. This was partly due to an increase in population, as there were increased numbers of immigrants from Russia, as a result of the war in…

There was a significant increase in volume sales of cigarettes in Georgia in 2023. This was partly due to an increase in population, as there were increased numbers of immigrants from Russia, as a result of the war in Ukraine. Also, inflation…

The number of households is set to slightly decrease, while the average household size will shrink in Georgia over 2023-2028. Extended ("Other") households will remain the dominant household type and the fastest household expenditure growth is…

The report examines the economic landscape of Georgia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…