In January-October 2021, the export of Georgian hazelnuts and other nuts increased by 31.1% compared to the same period last year, the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) reported. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
A total of 14,600 tonnes of Georgian hazelnuts have been exported from August 1 to November 28, which amounted to 66.8 million USD, the Georgian Agriculture Ministry announces.
In January-October 2021, the export of Georgian hazelnuts and other nuts increased by 31.1% compared to the same period last year, the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) reported.
As a result of the spread of the brown marmorated stink bug in Georgia, hazelnut production and exports have been in decline since 2016.