Carrots and turnips market in Georgia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled carrots and turnips in Georgia expanded from 7 694 t in 2018 to 10 164 t in 2023, reflecting a sustained growth in overall consumption over the six-year period. This increase occurred despite a significant decline in domestic production, which fell by more than half from 1 900 t to 900 t. The market's growth was entirely supported by a rising inflow of imports, which grew from 6 870 t to 9 289 t, effectively compensating for the reduction in local output.

After a notable surge to 8 989 t in 2020, the market experienced a modest contraction in 2021 before climbing again to new highs in the following years. The consistent upward trajectory in import volumes was the central driver of the market's expansion throughout the observed timeframe, highlighting a growing reliance on foreign supply to meet domestic demand for carrots and turnips in Georgia.

Production carrots and turnips in Georgia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

In 2020, Georgia produced 1 600 tonnes of carrots and turnips, marking a significant 33.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 33.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 900 tonnes, which represented a 58.3% increase from the previous year. However, 2019 saw the largest decline of 36.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Georgia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports carrots and turnips from Georgia

Exports in kind, t

The market demonstrated considerable volatility throughout the observed period. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 16-fold difference between the low point in 2017 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, Georgia exported 320 tonnes of carrots and turnips abroad, representing a substantial 148.6% increase compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 076 tonnes, which marked an extraordinary 1 502.6% increase. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with an 88.1% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Georgia in kind, 2017-2020, t

During the 2017-2020 period, Azerbaijan and Armenia consistently served as the primary export markets for carrots and turnips from Georgia, jointly accounting for 84.8% of total export flows. Other trading partners comprised the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Georgia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited notable volatility during these years. Export values showed an 8.3-fold difference between the lowest point in 2017 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, carrot and turnip exports from Georgia reached 122 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 179.0% increase compared to the previous year. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 306 thousand US dollars, which marked an exceptional 730.2% increase. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with an 85.7% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Georgia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, three key markets dominated Georgia's carrot and turnip exports in value terms: Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Moldova. Together, these markets accounted for 93.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Georgia in value, 2017-2020

Imports carrots and turnips to Georgia

Imports in kind, t

Georgia's imports of carrots and turnips increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 7 709 tonnes. This represented a solid 11.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 11.2%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 870 tonnes, which represented a slight 0.9% decline from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Georgia in kind, 2017-2020, t

During the 2017-2020 period, Turkey dominated Georgia's carrot and turnip imports in volume terms, accounting for 88.7% of total import flows. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares in the import market.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Georgia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Georgia's carrot and turnip imports increased in 2020, reaching 1 560 thousand US dollars. This represented a modest 2.2% increase compared to 2019. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 2.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 1 527 thousand US dollars, which marked a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Georgia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, Turkey accounted for 87.8% of Georgia's total carrot and turnip imports in value terms. The remaining imports were distributed across a diverse range of smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Georgia in value, 2017-2020