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Andrei Maximov, David Saha

Unlocking the export potential of Georgian agriculture

Georgia has excellent potential for the production and export of agricultural goods. While the limited land area with the present, highly fragmented ownership pattern limits Georgia’s ability to compete in the markets for agricultural bulk products, its diverse climatic conditions enable the country to be competitive in different markets for high-value niche products.

  • Georgia
NL 15 | 2017
International Trade and Regional Integration

To unlock this potential, it is necessary to overcome present constraints. Low land productivity limits the amount of goods available for export whilst poor organisation of export chains leads to inadequate preparation of export consignments both in terms of the product itself and its documentation. In order to develop its exports of agricultural and food products, Georgian producers should gradually target markets with more demanding standards instead of immediately attempting to serve high-end markets such as the EU. Agricultural clusters or Productive Alliances in individual value chains can help overcoming the present constraints and should serve as a focal point for government assistance.

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