Georgia can quickly find an alternative to Russian wheat and flour

Head of the Flour Producers Association Levan Silagava said that Georgia will be able to quickly find an alternative to the Russian market as a supplier of wheat and flour. According to him, 97% of Georgia’s wheat imports come from Russia due to short transportation time and low transportation costs compared to other markets. Silagava noted that the country is capable of importing from alternative markets if necessary. “Dependence on Russia is 97%. In the event of a negative scenario, which could happen, the situation will be leveled out due to stocks and efficient operation of the supply chain. <…> If supplies are cut off, we have alternative markets – Kazakhstan, Ukraine, EU countries, in particular Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria. We can replace the market very quickly, as other markets are open. The wheat harvest was record-breaking. If there is a situation when supplies from Russia are difficult, we will immediately switch to sea or railroad alternatives”, – said the head of the ...