Georgia’s geo-economic integration into global trade networks
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2025
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Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Press
Abstract
The article examines Georgia’s geo-economic integration into global trade networks, with particular attention
to the country’s logistical potential, transport infrastructure, free trade agreements, the dynamics of
key trading partners, and the impact of global trends. Georgia’s strategic location between Europe and Asia
ensures a significant transit role, especially through the Middle Corridor and the use of Black Sea ports (Poti
and Batumi).
The country’s participation in free trade regimes with the European Union (DCFTA), EFTA, China, Turkey,
and other partners promotes export diversification; however, Georgia’s main export directions remain largely
dependent on raw materials and low-value-added products.
The study identifies Georgia’s geo-economic opportunities while highlighting key challenges: regional security
vulnerabilities, insufficient infrastructure integration, the need to improve logistics services, and issues
of international competitiveness. The research is based on official data and employs descriptive, comparative,
and SWOT analysis methods to assess the country’s positioning within global trade networks.
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X International Scientific Conference: "Challenges of Globalization in Economics and Business", Proceedings , Tbilisi, 2025, pp. 142-148