EBRD raises Georgia’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 6.5%
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has upgraded its economic growth forecast for Georgia.
According to updated projections, Georgia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to expand by 6.5% in 2026 and by 5.5% in 2027.
Both projections reflect a 0.5 percentage-point upgrade relative to the figures published in the Bank’s June outlook.
“Growth was broad-based in the first half of the year, driven significantly by information and communication services, manufacturing, transportation and storage, as well as financial and insurance activities. Meanwhile, tourism revenues fell by 2.0% year on year. Growth in goods exports reached approximately 20%, significantly outpacing the 2.3% growth in imports,” the EBRD report states.
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Deputy Ministers of Economy and Sustainable Development Irakli Nadareishvili and Genadi Arveladze held a meeting with representatives of JD.com, one of China’s largest e-commerce and supply chain technology companies, the Ministry of Economy reports.
According to the Ministry, the meeting was held as part of Georgian Economy and Sustainable Development Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili’s visit to the People’s Republic of China.
“The parties discussed opportunities for cooperation, including the possibility of Georgian producers placing their products in various premium listings on JD.com’s e-commerce platform.
The parties agreed to sign a memorandum of cooperation and develop an action plan to promote and facilitate the sale of Georgian products on the platform.
JD.com’s main areas of activity include e-commerce, logistics and supply chain services, industrial services, and others.
The meeting was also attended by Georgian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China Paata Kalandadze,” the Ministry of Economy said.
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