Georgia imported 2,232 tons of both fresh and dried table grapes, worth $2.7mn, between January and July 2023. Most grapes were imported from Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Iran.
Armenia provided 1,179 tons of grapes, with a total value of over $1.1mn. Uzbekistan provided 453 tons of grapes worth $699,400, and Iran provided 280 tons of grapes worth $467,940.
Türkiye and the Netherlands were also among the top five grape importers, with Türkiye importing 242 tons of grapes worth $240,740 and the Netherlands importing 71 tons of grapes worth $239,390.
On September 17, severe hail hit the Kakheti region in Georgia, damaging vineyards, orchards, and infrastructure. Local horticulturists and winegrowers may be left without crops due to the destruction caused by the hail, which lasted for half an hour, according to local residents.
Earlier, Daryo reported that the viticulture and winemaking groups in Georgia and Uzbekistan have formed a partnership to exchange vine varieties and knowledge and organize conferences. The Uzbek Research Institute plans to establish a seedling farm to test Georgian grape varieties, and its Director, Ulugbek Abduganiyev, supports this initiative. The heads of wine and viticulture institutions in both countries have signed a memorandum of understanding, ensuring that all seedlings meet international certification standards.
Georgia has a long history of winemaking, dating back over 8,000 years, making it one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world. Its unique winemaking traditions involve fermenting grapes in clay vessels called qvevri, which UNESCO has recognized as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Most of Georgia's vineyards are located in the eastern region of Kakheti, which has a warm and dry climate that is well-suited for grape growing.
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