Edible brassicas market in Georgia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in Georgia showed high volatility from 2018 to 2023. It expanded sharply from 20 426 t in 2018 to a peak of 33 317 t in 2019, an increase of over 60%. This growth was supported by a near-doubling of domestic production to 29 300 t and a rise in imports to 4 075 t.

After 2019, the market volume trended downward, falling to 19 427 t by 2023. Domestic production contracted significantly over this period, dropping to 16 800 t in 2023. Imports fluctuated widely, spiking to 8 229 t in 2022 before falling back, which contributed to the overall market instability.

Exports from Georgia remained a minor factor but grew steadily from 46 t in 2018 to 659 t in 2023. This gradual increase in outbound shipments slightly reduced the supply available for domestic consumption, though the primary market movements were dictated by changes in local output and import volumes.

Production edible brassicas in Georgia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Georgia's edible brassicas production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Georgia produced 29 500 tonnes of edible brassicas, marking a 0.7% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 69.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.2%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Georgia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 46 tonnes, with the largest decline of 95.2% recorded that year. In 2020, Georgia's edible brassicas exports totalled 170 tonnes, representing a sharp increase of 196.8% compared to 2019. The peak occurred in 2017, showing a 21-fold difference from the 2018 trough.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Azerbaijan were the primary buyers of edible brassicas from Georgia, accounting for a combined 93.8% of total exports in volume. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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 showed volatility over the observed period. Exports in value terms hit their lowest point in 2018 at 30.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 87.9% recorded that year. In 2020, Georgia exported 50.0 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas, a 40.4% increase year-over-year. The peak was in 2017, with an 8.3-fold gap compared to 2018.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia and Armenia were the key partner countries for exports in value terms, together making up 84.5% of total flows. Other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to Georgia

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1 972 tonnes, with the maximum value recorded in 2019 at 4 075 tonnes, representing the largest increase of 106.6%. In 2020, Georgia's edible brassicas imports stood at 2 108 tonnes, indicating a steep drop of 48.3% from the previous year. Import levels varied 2.1-fold between the 2019 high and the 2018 low.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of edible brassicas to Georgia were primarily oriented towards Turkey and Iran, which together accounted for 84.2% of total volume. Other destinations played a secondary role.

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

In 2020, Georgia's edible brassicas imports in value terms stood at 293.1 thousand US dollars, a 49.5% decrease from the year before. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 45.8%. Over the period 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 51.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Iran led in imports in value terms, with a combined share of 80.9% of total flows. The remaining share was dispersed among other countries.

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

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