Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is home to three wholesale fruit and vegetable markets, often referred to as bazaars. These markets are a colorful mix of stalls – some under cover, others in the open – where wholesalers, importers, and growers of all sizes come together to sell their fresh produce.
Buyers ranging from retailers and specialty stores to foodservice distributors and restaurateurs can start shopping as early as 6 a.m. The selection includes a wide range of fruits and vegetables, most of which are sourced domestically or from neighboring Turkey and Azerbaijan.
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According to official fruit import statistics from Geostat, the total value of fruit imports in 2024 reached $143 million. Of Georgia's neighboring countries, Turkey leads the way with $31 million, followed by Iran ($8.4 million), Uzbekistan ($7.6 million), Armenia ($3.5 million), and Azerbaijan ($1.9 million).
Other notable suppliers include Ecuador ($36.2 million – exclusively bananas), the United States ($23.3 million – mainly pistachios and almonds), the Netherlands ($7.2 million – both a transit country and a supplier of Dutch pears), and China ($6 million – primarily walnuts and garlic).
Click here to view the photo report from the Bezerter Bazaar, located at 5 Abastumani Street in Tbilisi, visited by FreshPlaza on June 2, 2025. Georgia's currency is the lari (GEL), with the symbol ₾. One lari equals €0.32.
