
Manufacturing Is Growing – Can Georgia Strengthen the Real Economy?
One of the most important signals in Georgia’s first-quarter 2026 business sector data is the growth of manufacturing. Turnover in manufacturing increased by 15.4%, while output grew by 20.8%. This

Mining’s Sharp Growth in Georgia: Signal or Exception?
Executive summary One of the most striking changes in Georgia’s first-quarter 2026 business sector data is the sharp rise in mining and quarrying. The sector’s turnover increased from GEL 379.3

Discount Response Segments in Georgia: Who Buys by Price and Who Distrusts Cheap Products?
Discounts are a powerful tool in the Georgian market, but they do not work equally for all consumers. Some consumers see discounts as an opportunity – “now it is worth

Why the Trade Sector Is Georgia’s Largest Employer?
In the first quarter of 2026, trade accounted for the largest share of employment in Georgia’s business sector – 29.3%. This means that almost every third person employed in the

Wages Are Rising, But Inequality Remains: What Business Sector Pay Reveals in Georgia
In the first quarter of 2026, the average monthly wage in Georgia’s business sector increased to GEL 2,335.9. At first glance, this is a positive signal for the labor market:

Deal or No Deal, Oil Prices May Stay High: What Georgia Should Consider in the Coming Months
Global energy markets often react very quickly to political news. If there is hope that a war may stop, a strait may reopen or oil supply may recover, prices can

Average Income of the Middle Class in Georgia and Other Countries

Global Coffee Price Changes and Their Impact on the Georgian Market




