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Bazaar Tbilisi, Georgia, June 2nd, 2025

Nectarines and flat peaches (paraguayos) from Turkey – where spring frost damaged much of the stone fruit crop – can fetch up to 15 GEL per kilo (€4.80) at the wholesale market in Tbilisi.
Nectarines and flat peaches (paraguayos) from Turkey – where spring frost damaged much of the stone fruit crop – can fetch up to 15 GEL per kilo (€4.80) at the wholesale market in Tbilisi.
Supply of flat peaches is limited. These premium specimens, branded Pakmey, are Turkish imports.
Supply of flat peaches is limited. These premium specimens, branded Pakmey, are Turkish imports.
Tomatoes are mostly imported from Turkey and Azerbaijan. Georgia isn’t self-sufficient in tomato production. Depending on the variety, prices range from 3.5 to 5 GEL per kilo (€1–1.60).
Tomatoes are mostly imported from Turkey and Azerbaijan. Georgia isn’t self-sufficient in tomato production. Depending on the variety, prices range from 3.5 to 5 GEL per kilo (€1–1.60).
Tomatoes grown in the Marneuli region, south of Tbilisi, are cheaper: 1.70 GEL per kilo (€0.55).
Tomatoes grown in the Marneuli region, south of Tbilisi, are cheaper: 1.70 GEL per kilo (€0.55).
Companies like Planta (www.planta.ge) are investing in high-tech greenhouses covering about 12 hectares in Marneuli to meet the growing demand for locally produced crops.
Companies like Planta (www.planta.ge) are investing in high-tech greenhouses covering about 12 hectares in Marneuli to meet the growing demand for locally produced crops.
Potatoes from the Marneuli region sell for 1.30 GEL per kilo (€0.40), while new potatoes go for 1.5 GEL (€0.50).
Potatoes from the Marneuli region sell for 1.30 GEL per kilo (€0.40), while new potatoes go for 1.5 GEL (€0.50).
Leafy greens and herbs are widely available across multiple stalls. They’re all field-grown.
Leafy greens and herbs are widely available across multiple stalls. They’re all field-grown.
The scent of coriander is everywhere. Tarragon is another popular herb in Georgia – often used to make a distinctive green lemonade.
The scent of coriander is everywhere. Tarragon is another popular herb in Georgia – often used to make a distinctive green lemonade.
Large-sized grapefruits from Turkey.
Large-sized grapefruits from Turkey.
Green-skin avocados (Zutano and Fuerte) from Peru go for 40 GEL per 4-kilo box (€3.20/kg). One trader noted that avocado consumption in Georgia doubles every year. A 4.5-kilo box of Brazilian limes sells for 40 GEL (€12.80). The plums are South African, imported via the Netherlands.
Green-skin avocados (Zutano and Fuerte) from Peru go for 40 GEL per 4-kilo box (€3.20/kg). One trader noted that avocado consumption in Georgia doubles every year. A 4.5-kilo box of Brazilian limes sells for 40 GEL (€12.80). The plums are South African, imported via the Netherlands.
Turkish sour cherries, sweet cherries, and white cherries are priced between 7 and 15 GEL per kilo (€2.25–€4.80).
Turkish sour cherries, sweet cherries, and white cherries are priced between 7 and 15 GEL per kilo (€2.25–€4.80).
Local strawberries from Georgia cost 5 GEL per kilo (€1.60), compared to 8 GEL (€2.55) for Turkish ones.
Local strawberries from Georgia cost 5 GEL per kilo (€1.60), compared to 8 GEL (€2.55) for Turkish ones.
A rich variety of nuts and legumes on offer.
A rich variety of nuts and legumes on offer.
Pineapples from Costa Rica go for 15 GEL each (€4.80).
Pineapples from Costa Rica go for 15 GEL each (€4.80).
Early-season Georgian blueberries fetch a premium: 35 GEL per kilo (€11.20).
Early-season Georgian blueberries fetch a premium: 35 GEL per kilo (€11.20).
Half-liter bottles of artisanal juice made from green and red cherry plums or tomatoes cost 3 GEL (€0.95).
Half-liter bottles of artisanal juice made from green and red cherry plums or tomatoes cost 3 GEL (€0.95).
Cherry plums grow naturally from the Balkans to Central Asia.
Cherry plums grow naturally from the Balkans to Central Asia.
Melons from Iran can take several days to arrive in Tbilisi via Azerbaijan. Due to international sanctions, most Iranian banks are cut off from the SWIFT system, making wire transfers nearly impossible – payments are often made in cash at the border. Alongside melons, Iranian cucumbers, watermelons, citrus fruits, and carrots can also be found at the Bezerter Bazaar.
Melons from Iran can take several days to arrive in Tbilisi via Azerbaijan. Due to international sanctions, most Iranian banks are cut off from the SWIFT system, making wire transfers nearly impossible – payments are often made in cash at the border. Alongside melons, Iranian cucumbers, watermelons, citrus fruits, and carrots can also be found at the Bezerter Bazaar.
Yellow Galia melons from Turkey sell for 5 GEL per kilo (€1.60).
Yellow Galia melons from Turkey sell for 5 GEL per kilo (€1.60).
June is peak watermelon season. Prices are around 2 GEL per kilo (€0.65).
June is peak watermelon season. Prices are around 2 GEL per kilo (€0.65).
Dutch Class 1 Conference pears, size 70–80, packed in 12-kilo crates.
Dutch Class 1 Conference pears, size 70–80, packed in 12-kilo crates.
Late-season Turkish Santa Maria pears sell for 6 GEL per kilo (€1.90).
Late-season Turkish Santa Maria pears sell for 6 GEL per kilo (€1.90).
Organic produce has a very small footprint in Georgia, with only 0.2% of farmland certified organic. These oranges, for instance, are organic imports from Iran.
Organic produce has a very small footprint in Georgia, with only 0.2% of farmland certified organic. These oranges, for instance, are organic imports from Iran.
A happy customer heads home with a fully loaded cart.
A happy customer heads home with a fully loaded cart.