Georgia-Ukraine Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $372.92M total volume •Georgia deficit: $163.14M

GeorgiaUkraine

$104.89M

Exports (2023)

UkraineGeorgia

$268.03M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$163.14M

Deficit for Georgia

Total Trade

$372.92M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Georgia and Ukraine. Green line shows exports from Georgia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Georgia-Ukraine commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

GeorgiaUkraine Exports

$104.89M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
22.4% top product
1Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
$23.51M
22.4% of exports
2Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)
$13.94M
13.3% of exports
3Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$13.85M
13.2% of exports
4Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$6.03M
5.8% of exports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$5.57M
5.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Georgia's export portfolio to Ukraine demonstrates strategic specialization, with spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

UkraineGeorgia Imports

$268.03M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
6.7% concentration
1Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
$17.97M
6.7% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$15.31M
5.7% of imports
3Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc
$14.03M
5.2% of imports
4Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion
$8.61M
3.2% of imports
5Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$8.58M
3.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Georgia's import pattern from Ukraine reveals significant dependencyin vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Georgia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingspirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc to Ukraine, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $372.92M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Georgia-Ukraine Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $372.92 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Georgia maintains a deficit of $163.14 million
  • Export Focus: Georgia's primary exports include spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured), wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ukraine include vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $372.92M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Georgia leveraging its comparative advantages in spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Georgia's specialization in spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marccomplements Ukraine's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $372.92M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $372.92M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $372.92 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc and vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Georgia's trade deficit of $163.14 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Georgia and Ukraine represents a total trade volume of $372.92 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Georgia, with imports exceeding exportsby $163.14 million.

Export Strengths

Georgia's exports to Ukraine total $104.89 million, with competitive advantages in spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, representing $23.51M or22.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ukraine amount to $268.03 million, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc, with Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc comprising6.7% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Georgia's strategic sourcing from Ukraine. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023