Azerbaijan tops buyers of Georgian live sheep exports in June

AIC
  • 12 July, 2026
  • 13:22
Azerbaijan tops buyers of Georgian live sheep exports in June

Georgia exported 17,500 live sheep in June 2026, with a total export value of $2.1 million, according to the country's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture.

Compared with the same month last year, the number of exported sheep increased 5.5-fold, while the total export value rose 6.8-fold.

The ministry said the average export price of a live sheep reached $120 in June, up 24% year-on-year.

Azerbaijan was the largest destination for Georgian live sheep exports, importing 9,100 head. It was followed by Iraq with 4,800 head, Kuwait with 2,400 head, and Qatar with 1,200 head.

The figures confirm that Azerbaijan was the leading buyer of Georgian live sheep exports during the month.