Georgia: sanctions and trade risk

Re-export routeNamed in US guidance as a transit point; EU measures target a Georgian refinery and crypto firm.

As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 16 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Georgia.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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Georgia is named in official guidance as a route for re-exports to Russia. Ordinary goods are usually not restricted, but authorities expect you to verify the real end destination and end user, especially for goods on the EU/UK high-priority lists.

Sources: FinCEN/BIS Joint Alert FIN-2022-Alert003 (fn. 21 transshipment points) (28 Jun 2022) · European Commission — Q&A on the 21st package (QANDA/26/1686) (24 Jul 2026) · reviewed 24 Oct 2026

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By sanctions regime

The indicator above is the strictest of these. Which regimes are relevant to a shipment depends on many connections — dispatch country, company location, incorporation, nationality, ownership, banks, goods origin. The check selects them from your inputs in a simplified way; UN measures take effect through each country's implementing law.

Regime	Indicator	What applies
UN	—	No UN sanctions regime.
EU	Sanctions programme	Transaction bans on a Georgian refinery and a crypto platform (21st package, Jul 2026).
Switzerland	—	No measures against the country itself.
UK	—	No measures against the country itself.
US	Re-export route	Named in US guidance (FinCEN/BIS alert 2022) as a transshipment point to Russia.

On the sanctions lists

16 entries on the official lists name Georgia — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

List	Entries	Companies & organisations	Vessels	Aircraft
US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)	7	7	—	—
UK Sanctions List (FCDO)	6	6	—	—
US OFAC — Consolidated (Non-SDN) Lists	1	1	—	—
EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF)	1	1	—	—
Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List	1	1	—	—

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Georgia: logistics and trade

Transit country of the Middle Corridor / Black Sea gateway

Georgia lies in the South Caucasus between the Black Sea, Russia, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan and sees itself as a bridge of the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian Route) between China, Central Asia and Europe. The economy relies on transit, logistics, tourism, agriculture (wine, mineral water, nuts) and the re-export of vehicles. The main seaports are Poti (main container port) and Batumi; the deep-sea port of Anaklia is under development. The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line and the East-West Highway connect the ports with Azerbaijan and Turkey. Customs is handled electronically by the Revenue Service of Georgia via ASYCUDA World; consignments are assigned to risk corridors (green, yellow, red). Import VAT is 18 percent; import duties are 0, 5 or 12 percent. Georgia has free trade agreements with the EU (DCFTA), EFTA (including Switzerland), China, Turkey and numerous CIS states.

Capital: Tbilisi
Population: 3,929,581
Area: 69,700 km²
Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL)
Continent: Asia
Region: Caucasus / Black Sea
Economic area: EU-DCFTA / EFTA-FTA / CIS free trade
Religions: Georgian Orthodox, Islam
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Road · Rail · Sea · Air

Current situation: Poti 2025 with a record of 636'466 containers; deepening to 13,5 m under way; Anaklia deep-sea port under development; traffic on the Middle Corridor is growing.
Seasonal conditions: Mountain passes temporarily closed in winter; Black Sea ports usable year-round; occasional interruptions due to storms or flooding.

Main seaports

Batumi
Batumi (GE BUS), Georgia's Black Sea port: ~7.3M tonnes (2025), Kazakh oil transit, grain, ferry and container traffic. Dry cargo often via nearby Poti.
Supsa Marine Terminal
Supsa Marine Terminal (GE SPS): crude-oil export terminal of the Baku–Supsa pipeline on Georgia's Black Sea coast. No container or general cargo — use Poti or Batumi.

Main cargo airports

Tbilisi International AirportTBS
Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli (TBS): three cargo terminals, about 35,000 t of airfreight in 2023, pharma and perishables, road links to Poti and Batumi ports.
David the Builder Kutaisi International AirportKUT
Kutaisi (KUT/UGKO), Georgia: 1.72m passengers in 2024, Wizz Air base, no confirmed cargo terminal. Air freight via Tbilisi TBS; sea via Poti and Batumi.
Batumi International AirportBUS
Batumi International (BUS/UGSB): 1.23m passengers in 2025, cargo only as belly freight. Alternatives: Kutaisi, Tbilisi and the ports of Batumi and Poti.

Road corridors

East-West Highway (E60)
Larsi military road (Georgia-Russia)

Rail corridors

Baku-Tbilisi-Kars
Poti/Batumi - Tbilisi - Azerbaijan

Main trade lanes

EU - Georgia
Turkey - Georgia
China - Georgia (Middle Corridor)
Central Asia/Azerbaijan - Transit

Customs and import

Customs authority Revenue Service of GeorgiaOfficial website ↗

Import customs system: ASYCUDA World; electronic import declaration with the Revenue Service of Georgia; risk corridors green/yellow/red.
Export customs system: ASYCUDA World; electronic export declaration with the Revenue Service of Georgia.
Import VAT: 18 percent on customs value plus import duty; import duty rates 0, 5 or 12 percent on CIF value.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: EUR.1 or origin declaration for EU-DCFTA and EFTA; further preferences with China, Turkey, CIS states, Hong Kong and UAE.
Restricted and prohibited goods: Licence required for, among others, weapons, explosives, radioactive substances, dual-use goods, medical devices, industrial waste and certain agrochemicals.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Transport document (CMR/B/L/AWB)
Proof of origin
Licences if applicable

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Export declaration
Proof of origin (EUR.1)
Transport document

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: Medium
Customs delays: Medium
Port congestion: Medium
Dangerous goods relevance: Medium
Pharma and cold chain relevance: Medium
E-commerce relevance: Medium

Trade

Top import partners

Türkiye Russia China Azerbaijan Germany

Top export partners

Russia Azerbaijan Türkiye Bulgaria Armenia

Top import goods

Mineral oils
Vehicles
Machinery
Electronics
Pharmaceuticals

Top export goods

Mineral water
Wine
Nuts
Metals
Copper ores

Typical cargo

Mineral water
Wine
Nuts
Copper ores
Vehicles (re-export)
Mineral oils

Latest logistics news

Kazakhstan Significantly Expands Middle Corridor Between China and Europe11 Aug 2026
Kazakhstan is expanding its transport routes toward the Caspian Sea. The Middle Corridor is set to become faster and more efficient for freight movements between China and Europe.

Logistics questions

What is the import VAT rate in Georgia?

The standard import VAT is 18 percent, calculated on the customs value plus import duty. Import duties themselves are 0, 5 or 12 percent.

Which customs system does Georgia use?

The Revenue Service of Georgia processes customs declarations electronically via ASYCUDA World. Shipments are assigned to risk corridors (green, yellow, red); clean documents clear quickly.

Which free trade agreements does Georgia have?

Georgia has free trade agreements with the EU (DCFTA), EFTA including Switzerland, China, Turkey and numerous CIS countries, Hong Kong and the UAE. Preferences require a valid proof of origin.

What are Georgia's main ports?

The main seaports are Poti (the principal container port, with a record of about 636,000 containers in 2025) and Batumi. The Anaklia deep-sea port is under development.

What role does Georgia play in the Middle Corridor?

Georgia is a key transit country on the Middle Corridor between China, Central Asia and Europe. The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, the East-West Highway and the Black Sea ports bypass the northern route through Russia.

Which goods are restricted for import or export in Georgia?

Licensing applies to weapons, explosives, radioactive materials, dual-use goods, medical products, industrial waste and certain agricultural chemicals. Since 2023 a re-export ban applies to certain EU vehicles bound for Russia and Belarus.

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