Georgia exported about 107 million bottles of wine to 62 countries in 2021, marking a record high over the last nine years, the government revealed on January 17.
Sales of Georgian wine abroad generated $250 million last year, with a total of 441 companies exporting the product to various countries.
The figure contrasts with as few as 100 companies selling wine abroad in 2012.
“Wine exports have increased by 360% compared to 2012. Georgia generated $250 million in 2021, while the revenue from wine exports was $71 million in 2012,” Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said at a governmental meeting.
Total export sales of alcoholic beverages reached $400 million in 2021, with the overall figure showing an 18% increase compared to 2020 and 142% more than the related number ($163 million) in 2012.
Beside wine, the products also included classic brandy, the Georgian variation chacha and more. (Agenda/Business World Magazine)