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Georgia's Wine Exports to Russia Decline 8.6% in First Five Months of 2026
Georgia's wine exports to Russia declined 8.6% in the first five months of 2026, falling to 19,061 metric tons worth $55.9 million from 20,856.8 metric tons worth $57.6 million in the same period of 2025. A sharp 41.6% drop in May exports was the primary driver of the overall decline.
Quick Facts
Who
Georgia
What
Wine exports decline
When
January-May 2026
Where
Georgia
- Wine exports decline
- May exports drop sharply
- Trade data released
- Georgia
- Russia
Georgia's wine exports to Russia fell 8.6% in the first five months of 2026, with shipments totaling 19,061 metric tons worth $55.9 million compared to 20,856.8 metric tons valued at $57.6 million during the same period in 2025, according to data from Georgia's National Statistics Office.
The decline was particularly pronounced in May, when exports to Russia dropped 41.6% month-over-month, driving much of the overall five-month decrease. This sharp May decline suggests a potential disruption or shift in trade patterns between the two countries during that period.
Beyond Russia, Georgia's total wine exports across all markets reached 30,000 metric tons worth $93.1 million in the first five months of 2026, representing an 8.8% year-on-year decline. Poland emerged as the second-largest destination for Georgian wine with 2,700 metric tons imported, followed by Ukraine (1,700 metric tons), China (1,400 metric tons), Belarus (962.3 metric tons), and Kazakhstan (799.3 metric tons). Russia remained by far the largest market for Georgian wine despite the recent contraction.
Why This Matters
Georgia's wine export contraction—particularly the sharp 41.6% drop in May—signals weakening trade ties with Russia, its largest wine market despite representing only 63% of global shipments. For supply chain managers and investors tracking Eastern European commodity flows, this decline may indicate shifts in tariffs, logistics disruptions, or regulatory changes between Tbilisi and Moscow. The broader 8.8% drop across all markets suggests structural challenges in Georgian viticulture competitiveness that could reshape regional wine trade dynamics.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 19, 2026
WireGeorgia's National Statistics Office releases trade data