BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 10
By Maryana Akhmedova – Trend:
Georgia’s aviation fuel imports in October 2021 amounted to 9,400 tons, which is an increase of 113.6 percent (5,000 tons), compared to 4,400 tons in the same period of 2020, Trend reports via the Union of Petroleum Importers of Georgia.
The current figure also increased by 13.2 percent (1,100 tons), compared to 8,300 tons in September 2021.
Exporters of aviation fuel to Georgia in October 2021:
Turkmenistan – 6,100 tons (64.9 percent);
Turkey – 1,900 tons (20.2 percent);
Italy – 1,400 tons (14.9 percent).
Meanwhile, the imports of aviation fuel to Georgia from January through October 2021 amounted 73,500 tons, which is an increase of 54.7 percent, compared to 47,500 tons over the same period of 2020.
However, the same figure decreased by 11.4 percent, compared to 83,000 tons over the same period of 2019 (before the COVID-19 pandemic).
Exporters of aviation fuel to Georgia (Jan. through Oct. 2021):
Turkmenistan – 40,300 tons (54.9 percent);
Azerbaijan – 12,000 tons (16.3 percent);
Italy – 10,500 tons (14.9 percent);
Turkey – 8,200 tons (11.2 percent);
Greece – 1,500 tons (2 percent);
Russia – 500 tons (0.7 percent).
“The significant increase in aviation fuel imports is due to the significantly increased number of tourists and visitors to the country as a result of the COVID-19 vaccination process, which in turn is directly related to the restoration of air traffic. This trend will continue in the following months,” the Union said.
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