Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Product
Market
Raisins in Georgia are a shelf-stable processed fruit used for household consumption and as a baking/confectionery ingredient. Market supply is plausibly mixed between limited domestic drying linked to the country’s grape sector and imports handled by food importers and wholesalers under Georgia’s food-safety and customs controls.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with mixed supply (limited domestic production plus imports)
Domestic RoleHousehold snack and ingredient for baking/confectionery and food manufacturing
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityYear-round availability due to dried, shelf-stable nature; any domestic processing is typically tied to grape harvest timing.
Specification
Physical Attributes- Moisture management to prevent mold growth and caking during storage
- Uniformity of size and color; low tolerance for stems/foreign matter
- Cleanliness and absence of insect damage
Compositional Metrics- Sulphur dioxide (sulphites) level and correct allergen declaration when used
Packaging- Retail pouches/jars for consumer sale
- Bulk cartons/bags for wholesale and industrial use
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Domestic: grape sourcing → sorting/washing → drying → cleaning/stem removal → grading → packing → wholesale/retail
- Imported: exporter packing → sea/land freight → customs declaration → food-safety controls (risk-based) → importer/wholesaler distribution → retail/food industry
Temperature- Ambient transport and storage are typical; protect from heat spikes that accelerate quality degradation.
- Keep product dry to prevent microbial growth and clumping.
Atmosphere Control- Moisture-barrier packaging and humidity control reduce mold and quality loss.
Shelf Life- Long shelf life versus fresh fruit, but highly sensitive to humidity ingress and poor warehouse conditions.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Food Safety HighNon-compliance on contaminants or additive/allergen controls (notably mycotoxin risk from poor drying/storage and sulphite-related labeling or limits when sulphur dioxide is used) can trigger detention, rejection, or market withdrawal in Georgia.Use approved suppliers with validated drying and storage controls; require COAs for key contaminants and sulphites where relevant; run periodic third-party testing and pre-label compliance checks.
Logistics MediumMultimodal routing (sea/land) exposes shipments to corridor disruptions and delays that can increase landed cost and create stockouts, even for shelf-stable goods.Maintain safety stock for retail programs, diversify routing where feasible, and align purchase contracts with realistic transit-time buffers.
Quality MediumMoisture ingress during transit or warehousing can cause clumping, sugar crystallization, off-odors, and mold, reducing saleable yield.Specify moisture-barrier packaging, humidity-controlled warehousing, and inbound inspection on moisture/organoleptics and foreign matter.
Standards- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
- BRCGS Food Safety
- IFS Food
Sources
National Food Agency of Georgia (NFA) — Food safety control and official oversight for food placed on the Georgian market (including imports)
Revenue Service of Georgia — Customs administration and import clearance procedures in Georgia
Codex Alimentarius Commission (FAO/WHO) — Codex references on food additives (including sulphites) and labeling principles applicable to dried fruit products
International Trade Centre (ITC) — ITC Trade Map — trade flows for dried grapes/raisins (HS category)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) — ISO 22000 family — food safety management systems relevant to raisin processing/packing operations