Export from Georgia to the UK: Which Products Matter Most?
In 2024, Georgia’s exports to the United Kingdom totaled USD 19 million (source: ITC). While this figure is relatively
In 2024, Georgia’s exports to the United Kingdom totaled USD 19 million (source: ITC). While this figure is relatively small compared to Georgia’s overall trade, a closer look at its composition reveals that Georgia has already established positions in several specific segments of the UK market — from industrial goods to niche items supplied to dedicated partners.
To assess the strategic relevance of these exports, three main criteria are considered:
- Export value – products over $1 million are considered high in economic size
- Strategic for Georgia – when ≥25% of Georgia’s exports in that product go to the UK
- Strategic for the UK – when ≥5% of the UK’s imports of that product come from Georgia
Based on these criteria, Georgia’s export products to the UK fall into five distinct groups.
- Strategic for Georgia – high share of the UK in Georgia’s exports of that product
| Product | Export to UK (USD 000) | % of Georgia’s Exports | % of UK Imports |
| Turbojets, turbopropellers and other gas turbines | 6,154 | 25.6% | 0.03% |
| Women’s suits, jackets and blazers | 1,403 | 28.6% | 0.05% |
Aircraft components are one of Georgia’s highest-value exports — over a quarter of Georgia’s exports in this category go to the UK. This points to potential for specialization, especially in service-based or intermediary exports.
Women’s apparel, such as suits and jackets, represents Georgia’s longstanding light industry exports. The high concentration may indicate stable long-term orders from UK companies.
- Strategic for the UK – high share of Georgia in UK’s imports of that product
| Product | Export to UK (USD 000) | % of Georgia’s Exports | % of UK Imports |
| Manganese oxides | 1,068 | 6.7% | 19.3% |
| Unused postage stamps | 870 | 9.9% | 6.7% |
In the case of manganese oxides, Georgia is one of the UK’s main suppliers. This is especially important given the rise of green technologies like battery production.
The stamp export likely reflects collector or niche demand. Despite its relatively small size, a 6.7% share in UK imports signals a unique offering.
- High value, low strategic concentration
| Product | Export to UK (USD 000) | % of Georgia’s Exports | % of UK Imports |
| Wine | 1,374 | 0.5% | 0.03% |
Wine is a well-known Georgian export, yet it has a limited presence in the UK. Georgian wine competes with dominant producers like France, Italy, and Chile. However, there is potential in niche markets — for example, qvevri wine for premium restaurants or bio-certified wines for vegan chains.
- Niche – medium value, moderate importance to both sides
| Product | Export to UK (USD 000) | % of Georgia’s Exports | % of UK Imports |
| Ferro-alloys | 4,193 | 1.3% | 1.24% |
Ferro-alloys are a relevant industrial segment. While not dominant in either country’s trade, the sizeable volume and Europe’s increasing demand for raw materials suggest growth potential — especially if Georgia modernizes production to meet EU environmental standards.
- Small size, high concentration – important for specific product or partner
| Product | Export to UK (USD 000) | % of Georgia’s Exports | % of UK Imports |
| Women’s blouses and shirts | 409 | 44.4% | 0.08% |
| Wood (incl. parquet strips and friezes) | 365 | 53.4% | 0.16% |
| Electrical signaling and safety equipment | 38 | 100.0% | 0.03% |
| Metal-working machines (planing, shaping, broaching etc.) | 20 | 66.7% | 0.03% |
These products are small in value but highly concentrated in the UK market. They suggest focused buyer relationships — such as a textile factory supplying only UK brands or a component producer with a dedicated order.
Wood and metalworking tools reflect how Georgia may have carved out a small niche in the UK. Expanding this would require compliance with technical standards and logistical stability.
Such segments often go under the radar due to their scale, yet they play a key role in employment, regional manufacturing viability, and stable trade relations.