Georgia Farm Market
South Caucasus
Mixed MarketCurrency: Georgian Lari (GEL)
Country Code: GE
Market Overview
Georgia's diverse geography creates a unique spectrum of agricultural microzones, from humid subtropical Adjara on the Black Sea coast to the dry continental Kartli and Kakheti plains. Agriculture supports ~40% of the rural population. Georgia is the world's third-largest hazelnut producer and a major wine exporter (8,000-year winemaking tradition). The EU-Georgia DCFTA provides strong export market access.
Top Crops
Export Destinations
- ✓ EU (Germany, Poland, Netherlands)
- ✓ Russia
- ✓ Ukraine
- ✓ Armenia
- ✓ China
- ✓ UAE
Key Buyers
- Tbilisi wholesale market (Samgori)
- Georgian Wine & Spirit (GWS)
- Ferrero (hazelnut — major Georgian buyer)
- Damiani Group hazelnut buyers
Growing Zones in Georgia
Kakheti
Altitude: 350–800 m
Warm continental; hot dry summer; cold winter. Georgia's main wine region.
Speciality: Wine grapes (Rkatsiteli, Saperavi), hazelnut, sunflower, maize
Kartli
Altitude: 400–900 m
Continental; moderate. Tbilisi surroundings.
Speciality: Wheat, barley, maize, vegetables, orchard fruits
Adjara & Guria (West)
Altitude: 0–400 m
Humid subtropical; high rainfall (1,500–3,000 mm). Black Sea coast.
Speciality: Tea, mandarin, lemon, hazelnut, subtropical fruits
Imereti & Samegrelo
Altitude: 100–600 m
Transitional; moderate rainfall.
Speciality: Maize, hazelnut, walnut, fruit, vegetable
Seasonal Calendar
Logistics & Trade Routes
Main export gateway via Poti Port (Black Sea) for bulk goods. Tbilisi airport for air freight (perishables). Road exports via Red Bridge and Sadakhlo to Azerbaijan/Armenia. Poti–Batumi rail corridor is well-developed. Cold-chain availability improving in Kakheti wine corridor.
AI-Powered Opportunities in Georgia
GeraFarm AI advisory tools are tailored to each country's crops, climate, and market conditions.
Hazelnut aflatoxin risk prediction (pre-harvest humidity model)
Wine quality score prediction from canopy health and weather data
Hazelnut dryer energy optimisation AI (moisture sensor + efficiency model)
Georgian wine PDO digital traceability for Chinese market certification
Tea plucking round optimisation for quality/volume balance
Crops Grown in Georgia
Potato
vegetable
~$0.28/kg avg price
70–120 days from planting
Wheat
grain
~$0.24/kg avg price
4–5 months from sowing
Barley
grain
~$0.20/kg avg price
3–4 months from sowing
Maize / Corn
grain
~$0.22/kg avg price
90–120 days from planting
Grape (Armenia)
fruit
~$0.60/kg avg price
3–4 years to first commercial harvest; productive 50+ years
Peach
fruit
~$0.90/kg avg price
2–3 years to first crop; productive 10–15 years
Walnut
tree crop
~$2.50/kg avg price
4–6 years to first commercial crop; productive 50+ years
Sunflower
cash crop
~$0.45/kg avg price
90–130 days from sowing
Tea (Georgia)
cash crop
~$2.20/kg avg price
3–4 years to first harvest; productive 50+ years
Hazelnut (Georgia)
tree crop
~$3.20/kg avg price
3–5 years to first commercial crop; productive 30+ years
Citrus
fruit
~$0.55/kg avg price
3–5 years to first commercial crop; productive 20–30 years
Cucumber
vegetable
~$0.45/kg avg price
50–70 days from transplanting
Pepper (Bell & Chilli)
vegetable
~$0.80/kg avg price
60–90 days from transplanting
Onion
vegetable
~$0.25/kg avg price
90–140 days from transplanting
Garlic
vegetable
~$1.80/kg avg price
8–9 months from planting (autumn-planted)
Herbs (Basil, Mint, Tarragon)
herb
~$2.50/kg avg price
40–70 days for first harvest of annual herbs
Buy or Sell Produce in Georgia
Connect with verified farmers and buyers in Georgia. AI-powered advisory, fair pricing, and logistics support included.