Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in Georgia

Earlier Report Observations

The Georgian market for prepared or preserved poultry meat and offal experienced robust growth from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 1 048 tonnes to 3 863 tonnes. This expansion accelerated sharply after 2020, as annual market size increased by over 45% in 2021 and 65% in 2022, before growth moderated to 16% in 2023.

Domestic production remained a minor component, fluctuating between 96 and 111 tonnes annually without a sustained upward trend. The market's dramatic expansion was therefore almost entirely supplied by imports, which surged from 952 tonnes in 2018 to 3 757 tonnes in 2023, indicating a growing reliance on foreign supply to meet demand.

By 2023, the market had more than tripled in size compared to its 2018 level, highlighting a period of rapid consumption growth that was predominantly fulfilled by international trade rather than local output.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Georgia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2017-2020

Production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Georgia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Georgia produced 107.7 t, showing minimal change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 9%, averaging a 2.9% annual increase. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 95.6 t, which represented a 3.3% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 12.5% rise.

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

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Georgia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports varied significantly, with a 4.3-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Georgia's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal totaled 1 t, marking a sharp 77.0% drop compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan remained the primary buyers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Georgia. Russia accounted for 42.7% of exports in kind, Uzbekistan for 35.1%, and Kazakhstan for 21.2%. Together, these three countries made up 99.0% of total exports in kind.

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 displayed volatility during the observed period. There was a 4.5-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020. In 2020, Georgia exported 6 K $ US of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, representing a sudden 78.0% decline from the previous year.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Uzbekistan, Russia, and Kazakhstan continued to be the key destinations for exports in value terms. Uzbekistan held 46.4% of exports in value, Russia 28.6%, and Kazakhstan 23.5%. Collectively, they accounted for 98.5% 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 prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Georgia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal into Georgia have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 279 t, up 15.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 87.9%, averaging a 23.4% annual growth rate.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Hungary, and Belarus were the main sources of imports in kind for Georgia. Ukraine contributed 30.5% of imports in kind, Hungary 15.9%, and Belarus 15.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 61.9% of total imports in kind.

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 imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 194 K $ US, showing a 1.1% year-on-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 63%, with an average annual rate of 17.7%.

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

During 2017–2020, Hungary, Ukraine, and Belarus led as the top suppliers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Georgia in value terms. Hungary accounted for 25.9% of imports in value, Ukraine for 18.6%, and Belarus for 13.5%. Combined, they made up 58.0% of total imports in value.

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

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