Italy leads Top 10 importers of Georgian hazelnuts

Published 2021년 9월 14일

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Between August 1 and September 12, 2021, Georgia exported 5.5 thousand tons of hazelnuts, valued at $24.3 million, marking a 27% increase from the previous year. The majority of these exports were sent to European and neighboring countries. The hazelnut harvest for the year is projected to reach 65-70 thousand tons, with an export potential of $150 million. This is a significant improvement from the low production of 17 thousand tons in 2018, which was attributed to pest issues, but has since improved due to dedicated pest control efforts.

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From August 1 to September 12, 2021, Georgia exported 5.5 thousand tons of hazelnuts worth $ 24.3 million, Novosti-Georgia reports, citing data from the country's Ministry of Agriculture. The volume of exports of hazelnuts for the reporting period increased by 1.2 thousand tons (27%) compared to the volume of exports for the same period 2020/2021. According to the ministry, Georgian hazelnuts are mainly exported to European countries, as well as neighboring states. Top ten importing countries of Georgian hazelnuts: Italy - 2 790 kg Germany - 747 kg Spain - 354 kg Armenia - 354 kg Czech Republic - 220 kg Poland - 168 kg Ukraine - 138 kg Lithuania - 110 kg Russia - 82 kg Iraq - 72 kg Mass harvesting of hazelnuts began in Georgia in early August. The regions of Samegrelo and Guria in western Georgia were the first to traditionally start harvesting, later they began harvesting in Kakheti and other regions where hazelnuts are grown. The Ministry of Agriculture notes that this year the ...

Source: Eastfruit