Georgian wine export increased by 13%

12,2 mil. bottles (0,75l) of wine were exported to 32 countries worldwide in January-February 2019, 13% higher compared to the same period of the last year. The income from the wine exportamounted to 30 mil. USD, 21% higher than in 2018, - the National Wine Agency said on March 6.

According to the agency, Georgian wine transportation has increased in the direction of America, Asia, Europe and traditional markets.

Georgian wine exports have increased in Georgian wine strategic markets: Poland - 42% (628022), China - 7% (600783), and USA 1032% (128145); Also on European markets: Lietuva - 75% (104616), France - 24% (17406),) Sweden - 300% (9000), Bulgaria - 6% (4500). Also, on traditional and Asian markets: Mongolia - 200% (66012), Russia - 17% (8688854), Azerbaijan - 8% (8814), Belorussia -1389% (80394) and etc.

In addition, 4,2 mil. bottles (0,5 liters) of brandy have been exported to 13 countries worldwide, that is 89% higher than the similar data of the last year.

The National Wine Agency said that 85,4 thousand bottles (0.5 l) of “Chacha” have been exported to 10 countries worldwide, growth amounted to 188%.

Totally, wine, bandy, “Chacha”, brandy alcohol and brandy in pour income amounted to 43,6 mil. USD 13% higher compared to the last year.