Exports of adjika, tkemali and satsebeli from Georgia reached a new record, with Russia buying the most
Kyiv • UNN
Georgia exported 911 tonnes of prepared sauces worth $2.3 million, which is 6% more than last year’s figure. Russia bought the most.
In January–August 2026, exports of ready-made sauces from Georgia increased by 6% compared with the same period last year, reaching $2.3 million. This was reported by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, as reported by UNN.
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During the reporting period, 911 tonnes of products were supplied abroad, generating $131,000 more in revenue than a year earlier.
The ministry emphasizes the steady growth in exports of Georgian ready-made sauces—primarily adjika, tkemali, satsebeli, and pomegranate sauce.
In August 2026 alone, the average export price per unit of manufactured product increased by 23%, reaching $2.49 per kilogram.
According to Georgia News, in terms of the geography of export markets, since the beginning of 2026 the main buyers of Georgian sauces have been:
- Russia - 324 tonnes;
- USA - 159 tonnes;
- European Union countries - 139 tonnes;
- Israel - 116 tonnes;
- Azerbaijan – 114 tonnes.