In January, China became Georgia's top export destination.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Tbilisi, February 20 /Xinhua/ — China became Georgia's top export destination in January, with shipments up 265.7 percent year-on-year to reach $66 million, accounting for 13.7 percent of total exports, the Georgian National Statistics Office reported on Thursday.

According to the agency, in January 2026, Georgia's trade turnover with China reached $223.3 million, with a total foreign trade volume of $1.6 billion.

The export growth was largely driven by a record increase in shipments of precious metal ores, which accounted for 77.1% of exports to China. Copper ore exports also increased.

China ranked second in imports after Turkey, with a 13.9 percent share. Imports from China increased by 35 percent to $157.2 million. In particular, shipments of rotary electric converters, semiconductor devices, and finished fasteners to Georgia reached a record high.

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