Export volumes of seed potatoes from Georgia also break records

EastFruit analysts note that, along with table potatoes, the export of seed potatoes from Georgia is also breaking records. Unfortunately, as in the case of table potatoes, the success of seed potatoes is also seen as a one-time opportunity and not a systemic trade development. Data Source: Ministry of Finance of Georgia According to official statistics, in January 2022, Georgia exported 670 tons of seed potatoes, which is quite an unusual figure - the average for the previous 7 years in January was only 70 tons. From August 2021 to January 2022, Georgia exported a record amount of seed potatoes - 2,900 tons. Over the past 7 years, the average export for this window is only 420 tons. See also: EF Price Alerts. A rise in prices for greenhouse vegetables in Georgia and an increase in the price of onions in Belarus. Week 6, 2022 Virtually all of the seed potatoes from the current surge in exports have gone to Azerbaijan, which is a regular destination for Georgian ...