After an unusually high level of fresh potato exports from Georgia in September 2021, they increased even more in October. According to the official trade data of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, Georgia exported 9,700 tons of potatoes in October 2021, which is 90% more than October exports over the last seven years combined. Russia remained the key destination with an 81% share in export volumes. The export price on FOB terms for the Russian market was $420 per ton, which is the highest price among the countries importing potatoes from Georgia in October.
Due to the unprecedented demand on the Russian market in September and October 2021, the export of Georgian fresh potatoes amounted to 16,000 tons. This is three times more than the total exports for these months of 2014-2020.