Georgia closed the first weeks of its blueberry season with significant growth in export shipments. Between May 1 and August 10, 2026, the country recorded exports of 9,900 tonnes, 55% more than the volume recorded during the same period in 2025.
The figure comes from information released by Georgia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture and reported by FreshPlaza.
The growth was also reflected in the value of shipments. During this period, exports reached US$63.3 million, 47% higher than during the same period of the previous year.
Shipments were mainly concentrated in Russia, which received more than 9,000 tonnes. The European Union ranked second, with 498 tonnes, followed by Armenia (192 tonnes), Türkiye (102 tonnes), and the United Arab Emirates (70 tonnes).
During the period analyzed, the average export price stood at US$6.4 per kilogram.
This growth comes amid an expansion of Georgia’s blueberry production area. In an interview with Blueberries News, Tornike Phanjavidze, founder of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association (GBGA), said that the country currently has more than 3,000 hectares planted with blueberries.
Looking ahead to the current season, Phanjavidze identified spring rainfall as one of the main challenges facing growers due to its impact on production. In response to this scenario, the sector has placed greater emphasis on protection strategies, including the use of tunnels to shield crops from rainfall and reduce its impact on fruit quality.
