Frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize market in Georgia

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen vegetables market in Georgia showed variable dynamics from 2018 to 2023. After a moderate decline to 490 tons in 2019, market volume recovered to 541 tons in 2020. Production during this period increased steadily, reaching 450 tons in 2020, while imports fell sharply to 93 tons that same year.

Market volume contracted to 474 tons in 2021 but then expanded strongly to 549 tons in 2022 and 692 tons in 2023. This growth phase coincided with the Georgia Department of Agriculture enforcing updated food labeling rules, such as mandatory 'Keep Frozen' phrases, and exercising authority under legislative updates like HB 176 to align with federal food safety standards. These regulatory measures helped formalize the market and likely supported consumer confidence.

By 2024, University of Georgia research highlighted consumer preference for frozen vegetables due to their nutrient retention, a factor underpinning demand. Simultaneously, state authorities prepared to adopt the 2022 FDA Food Code through revised food service regulations, indicating a continued focus on safety and labeling standards for frozen products.

Production frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in Georgia

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Top producers of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

Georgia's production of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 450.3 tonnes, which represents a 31.9% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 34.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 329.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.9% during this timeframe.

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

Exports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize from Georgia

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In 2020, Georgia exported 2.5 tonnes of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, marking a sharp increase of 46.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 6.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 1.7 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 3.4 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 49.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key destinations for Georgia's exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, were Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia. Azerbaijan accounted for 51.1% of exports, Armenia for 25.1%, and Russia for 19.1%. Together, these three countries made up 95.3% of total export flows.

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

Georgia's export value of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2.2 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 27.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 75.9%, with an average annual decline of 37.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia were the top contributors to Georgia's export value of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize. Azerbaijan represented 44.6% of exports in value terms, Russia 34.9%, and Armenia 10.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 90.2% 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 frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize to Georgia

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Georgia's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 92.8 tonnes, which is 38.4% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 31.9%, with an average annual decline of 12.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 183.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 34.5% during this time.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Turkey, and Belgium were the main sources for Georgia's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize. Poland accounted for 49.3% of imports, Turkey for 22.0%, and Belgium for 11.7%. Together, these three countries represented 83.0% of total import flows.

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

Georgia's import value of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 156.9 thousand US dollars, indicating a substantial decrease of 22.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 14.4%, with an average annual drop of 5.0%. The highest import value was in 2018 at 228.5 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 24.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland, Turkey, and the Netherlands formed the core group of markets for Georgia's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, in value terms. Poland contributed 43.0% of imports, Turkey 28.0%, and the Netherlands 9.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 80.5% of total import flows.

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

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