China and Russia have again become the main buyers of laurel leaves from Georgia. According to the data of the state Ministry of Agriculture, in January-October 2026, Georgia exported 4.9 thousand tons of these products worth 19.9 million dollars. The volume of exports increased by 7%, and the value by 5% compared to the corresponding period last year. Georgian bay leaves were supplied to 18 countries, with China accounting for 68% of exports and Russia 23%.