Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh persimmon in Georgia is a seasonal horticultural export product, with official monitoring reporting exports concentrated in the September–December window. From September 1 to December 28, 2025, Georgia exported 5.3 thousand tonnes of persimmons valued at USD 3.9 million, with Russia, Armenia, Ukraine, Turkey, Belarus, and Moldova listed as main destinations. Export documentation and phytosanitary procedures for agricultural products are supported via a “Single Window” approach involving the National Food Agency and the Revenue Service, including inspection leading to phytosanitary certificate issuance. Industry interviews reported low domestic demand for persimmon relative to export pull, with some dried-persimmon sales oriented to tourists.
Market RoleSeasonal producer and regional exporter
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption market with seasonal supply; export pull is significant during the harvest window
Market GrowthMixed (recent seasonal monitoring)year-to-year export variability within the September–December season
SeasonalitySeasonal export window concentrated in September–December based on official export monitoring updates.
Specification
Physical Attributes- Export-grade fruit is typically screened for visible pest feeding damage (e.g., pitting/scarring) that can make fruit unsuitable for fresh-market sale.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Orchard harvest → sorting/grading → packing → pre-export inspection → phytosanitary certification → export dispatch to destination markets
Temperature- Perishability makes rapid handling and temperature discipline important during peak September–December export flows.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Phytosanitary HighQuarantine-pest pressure—especially brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys), reported as an invasive pest in Georgia with outbreak impacts—can cause fresh-fruit damage and increase the risk of pest interceptions, triggering phytosanitary non-compliance, treatment/sorting requirements, delays, or rejection in destination markets.Implement orchard monitoring and IPM, enforce strict pre-export sorting for pest damage, and align shipment documentation and inspection scheduling with National Food Agency/Revenue Service requirements before dispatch.
Market Concentration MediumOfficial seasonal monitoring lists Russia among the main persimmon destinations; high reliance on a small set of regional buyers increases exposure to sudden demand shifts, border disruptions, or payment/logistics friction.Diversify buyer portfolio across multiple destinations and pre-negotiate alternative lanes/receivers for peak-season volumes.
Logistics MediumSeasonal export peaks can coincide with tighter trucking availability and longer border-processing times; delays can reduce delivered quality and increase claims for a perishable fresh fruit.Build buffer time into dispatch plans, use appointment-based inspection where available, and agree quality/claims protocols and temperature expectations with buyers and carriers in advance.
Sustainability- Invasive pest pressure (notably brown marmorated stink bug) can drive intensified control measures; pest-management practices may face scrutiny for pesticide use and environmental side-effects.
Labor & Social- Small-scale farmer income exposure to pest outbreaks and export-season volatility has been reported in relation to invasive pest impacts in Georgia.
FAQ
When is Georgia’s main fresh persimmon export season?Official seasonal monitoring reports track persimmon exports from September into late December; for example, Georgia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture reported persimmon exports for September 1–December 28, 2025.
Which countries are the main destinations for Georgian persimmon exports?Georgia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture listed Russia, Armenia, Ukraine, Turkey, Belarus, and Moldova as the main destinations for persimmon exports during the September–December 2025 season window.
What documents commonly accompany phytosanitary-controlled plant product shipments from Georgia?Georgia’s phytosanitary border-quarantine rules reference the phytosanitary certificate (aligned to IPPC models/ISPM guidance) and also reference supporting documents such as a certificate of origin, invoice, and bill of lading (or equivalent transport document), which may be checked for consistency during documentary control.