26 million bottles (0,75l) of wine have been exported from Georgia to 38 countries worldwide in January-April 2019, that is 4% higher compared to the similar data of 2018.

As InterPressNews was informed by the National Wine Agency of Georgia, exported wine income amounted to 63,2 USD, 7% higher compare to the previous year.

Georgian wine sales have increased in the US, Asian and European markets. Georgian wine exports have increased in Georgian wine strategic markets: USA -108% (219713 bottles), China - 22% (2192025) and Poland - 16% (1173850); Also, growth is remarkable on the following European markets: Israel - 102% (106572), Belorussia - 88% (604076), France - 81% (43938), Mongolia - 72% (106452), Canada - 70% (66960), Netherlands - 37% (40930), Estonia - 15% (214502), Lietuva - 4% (179370), Russia- 4% (16850331) and etc.

In the beginning of the year, different amount of wine was exported by 179 wine companies.

In addition, 8,4 mil. bottles (0,5 liters) of brandy have been exported to 16 countries worldwide, that is 67% higher than the similar data of 2018. Exported brandy income amounted to 18 mil USD (growth 74%). 140 thousand bottles of “Chacha” has been exported to 18 countries worldwide, growth amounted to 68%. Exported “Chacha” income amounted to 382 thousand USD (increase – 31%).

The Chairman of the National Wine Agency Levan Mekhuzla focuses on export growth in strategic markets, including the United States, which has moved to the top ten exporting countries.