Translated with AI from the Russian original.

According to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia, the country’s real GDP increased by 6% in September 2026 compared to the same month of the previous year. The average economic growth rate for January–September stood at 7.4%, according to the published estimate by Geostat.

The largest contribution to the positive performance was made by construction, information and communication, mining, and trade. Significant support to the economy was also provided by the financial and insurance sectors. These industries showed the most notable impact on the overall result compared to September 2025.

At the same time, growth was distributed unevenly: a decline in activity was recorded in manufacturing, as well as in the administrative and support service segments. Thus, the September figure reflects the expansion of the economy driven by several key areas, despite negative dynamics in certain industries.

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Chinese cars have taken over the Georgian market: imports hit an all-time high

Chinese cars have taken over the Georgian market: imports hit an all-time high

In nine months, the country purchased 7,443 cars from China worth $71 million, increasing imports by almost 66%.

Georgia earned more than $100 million from gold exports

Georgia earned more than $100 million from gold exports

The rising price of the precious metal allowed the country to earn a quarter more than a year earlier.

Alipay+ enters the Georgian market through Neo Georgian Bank

Alipay+ enters the Georgian market through Neo Georgian Bank

The platform will open access to international QR payments and Asian markets

Production of oil and petroleum products in Georgia jumped 26-fold

Production of oil and petroleum products in Georgia jumped 26-fold

In eight months, output reached 858.5 thousand tons, while exports surged nearly 12-fold

Contractor selected in Georgia to construct Telavi Airport for 11.65 million lari

Contractor selected in Georgia to construct Telavi Airport for 11.65 million lari

Buildkings must complete the work within 21 months of signing the contract

Georgia’s foreign exchange reserves reached a record $8.14 billion

Georgia’s foreign exchange reserves reached a record $8.14 billion

The country’s National Bank purchased $3.4 billion over nine months of 2026

Swiss The Vault to establish a crypto-asset protection engineering center in Tbilisi

Swiss The Vault to establish a crypto-asset protection engineering center in Tbilisi

The Tría Labs division will develop technologies for banks and fintech companies

Bybit: digital lari will speed up international transfers and cut costs

Bybit: digital lari will speed up international transfers and cut costs

Georgia legally consolidates status of National Bank digital currency

Batumi Airport will increase capacity to 1.75 million passengers per year

Batumi Airport will increase capacity to 1.75 million passengers per year

The airport will expand its staff to 370 people and modernize utility networks without building a new terminal

Georgia and South Korea will create a $1 million AI cooperation center

Georgia and South Korea will create a $1 million AI cooperation center

A three-year project will combine digital governance, artificial intelligence, and financial technologies

Georgia is testing the digital lari, but is not yet planning its mass issuance

Georgia is testing the digital lari, but is not yet planning its mass issuance

The National Bank is studying the advantages, risks, and costs of the new form of national currency

Tbilisi central railway station faces a large-scale renovation for 7 million GEL

Tbilisi central railway station faces a large-scale renovation for 7 million GEL

Escalators, emergency lighting, and fire safety systems will be installed on three platforms