What does Georgia produce, and what drives its economy?
Main sectors, exports and the role of tourism.
Short answer
Georgia's economy rests mainly on services: tourism, trade, transport and the transit of goods between Europe and Asia, as well as construction. According to official statistics, its main exports include re-exported cars, ferroalloys, copper ores and concentrates, wine, mineral water and hazelnuts. Remittances from Georgians working abroad also play a notable role.
Why
- Transit corridors run through Georgia: the ports of Poti and Batumi, the railway and pipelines.
- Manganese is mined in Chiatura and used to make ferroalloys.
- Wine and mineral water are Georgia's best-known products abroad.
Details
Current data on GDP, exports and imports is published by the National Statistics Office. Agriculture contributes a small share of GDP but employs many people in the regions.
Tip
Up-to-date economic data is published by Georgia's National Statistics Office.
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Sources
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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