Export market for Hazelnut in Georgia (11월, 2022)

The Georgian hazelnut industry is poised for growth, with plans to increase production to 100,000 tons by 2025, as reported by the Chairman of the Georgian Hazelnut Producers Association, Merab Chitanava. Despite challenges such as rainy weather leading to a 30% decrease in the 2022 harvest and issues with storage and drying infrastructure, efforts are being made to improve and expand the sector. These include building new drying and storage enterprises, distributing marble bug control installations, facilitating access to credit, and providing financial assistance to small farmers. With a well-developed processing infrastructure and a strong support system from the state and donor organizations, the Georgian hazelnut industry is optimistic about its future, even amidst reduced global demand and prices for hazelnuts.