Georgian PM Warns of Significant Drop in Grape Harvest

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has announced that the Georgian government expects the 2025 grape harvest to fall to 200,000-250,000 tons, down from a record 320,000 tons in 2024.

Kobakhidze made these remarks during a government session, The Caspian Post reports via Russian media.

“The approach of subsidizing viticulture, which has been applied in previous years, will continue, as it is crucial for supporting grape cultivation and winemaking in our country. This year, the projected grape harvest is expected to be 200,000-250,000 tons,” the prime minister said.

The forecasted decline represents a 22 per cent to 37.5 per cent drop compared to last year.

Earlier, in mid-August, the Georgian National Wine Agency had projected a smaller decrease, estimating the harvest at 250,000-300,000 tons, or a 6 per cent to 22 per cent decline.