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Export from Georgia
A short guide for companies selling from Georgia: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What Georgia sells, and who buys it
Goods exports
US$60.3 billion
Merchandise exports were US$60,277.2 million in 2025, as first published, including re-exports.
Source: Census Bureau, Exhibit 2 state export origin, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Manufactured goods exports
US$39.7 billion
Manufactured goods exports were US$39,714.2 million in 2025, 65.9 percent of the total, computed from Exhibit 2.
Source: Census Bureau, Exhibit 2 state export origin, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Top goods exports
2025
- 1. Civilian aircraft, engines and partsUS$13.4 billion
- 2. Computers and data processing machines (HS 8471)US$4.47 billion
- 3. Motor cars (HS 8703)US$3.97 billion
- 4. Gas turbines and jet engines (HS 8411)US$2.99 billion
- 5. Phones and network equipment (HS 8517)US$1.67 billion
- 6. Medical and dental instruments (HS 9018)US$1.58 billion
- 7. Poultry meat (HS 0207)US$1.3 billion
- 8. Chemical wood pulp (HS 4703)US$1.28 billion
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- 9. Vehicle parts (HS 8708)US$884.1 million
- 10. Kraft paper and paperboard (HS 4804)US$773.5 million
- 11. Petroleum and other gases (HS 2711)US$760 million
- 12. Cotton (HS 5201)US$716.3 million
- 13. Ethylene polymers (HS 3901)US$704 million
- 14. Transmission shafts and bearing housings (HS 8483)US$593.2 million
- 15. Pesticides and herbicides (HS 3808)US$588.7 million
- 16. Kaolin and clays (HS 2507)US$517.3 million
- 17. Coated paper and paperboard (HS 4810)US$505.5 million
- 18. Dissolving wood pulp (HS 4702)US$429.3 million
- 19. Wood chips and fuel wood (HS 4401)US$416.9 million
- 20. Pumps for liquids (HS 8413)US$349.4 million
- Origin of movement is where goods began their journey to the port, not always where made. For farm and mining goods the state shown generally reflects the port of export, and foreign-trade zone shipments are spread among states. Source (opens in a new tab)
- The ranking's shares are of US$60,289.7 million, the Census Bureau's current 2025 total in its state export data. The exports total shown, US$60,277.2 million, is Exhibit 2's figure as first published, so the two differ slightly. Source (opens in a new tab)
Source: Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Where the goods go
2025, share of goods exports
- Canada11.4%
- Mexico10.5%
- Singapore5.9%
- Germany5.8%
- Netherlands5.2%
- China5%
- Japan4.7%
- Poland3.6%
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- United Kingdom3.3%
- United Arab Emirates3.3%
Source: Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
2. What to look into next
Our reading
The research marks medical and dental instruments, poultry meat and vehicle parts as lines a small or mid-sized company could be in. If yours is one, check which markets buy that line, not only Georgia’s top destinations overall.
Source: Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Based on: Top goods exports
Vehicle parts grew 37% from 2024 to 2025; pesticides and herbicides grew 33% from 2024 to 2025. A growing line can mean buyers are looking for more; confirm it with that line’s buyers before you plan around it.
Source: Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Based on: Top goods exports, against the year before
Promote:Global’s reading of the figures above, not a source’s statement, and not advice.
3. Trade agreements
For Georgia: the United States’ agreements apply
4. What Georgia runs for exporters
Only what Georgia itself runs or asks of exporters, each with its source.
The FY2027 budget as passed (HB 974) gives the International Relations and Trade program US$2,907,517 in state funds for trade missions and overseas offices.
Source: Georgia General Assembly, HB 974 fiscal 2027 budget, April 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of FY2027 (July 2026–June 2027)
The budget as passed gives the Global Commerce program US$11,038,003 in state funds for foreign marketing, trade missions and overseas offices.
Source: Georgia General Assembly, HB 974 fiscal 2027 budget, April 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of FY2027 (July 2026–June 2027)
The budget as passed says the Department of Agriculture's Marketing and Promotion program promotes Georgia farm products at home and abroad.
Source: Georgia General Assembly, HB 974 fiscal 2027 budget, April 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of April 2, 2026
The University of Georgia SBDC International Trade Center runs ExportGA, a four-session export training program for export-ready companies.
Source: SBA event listing, ExportGA 2026 training program (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Export requirements across the United States: see the steps in Export from the United States
5. Steps to export
The main steps, in order, each with the body responsible and its official page.
Exporting from Georgia
- Ask the University of Georgia SBDC International Trade Center about its export seminars and statewide training programs before you pick a market.University of Georgia SBDC International Trade CenterOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: EXIM news release, May 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of May 4, 2026
- Ask the Department of Economic Development which of its overseas offices covers your target market, since the state funds trade missions and offices abroad.Georgia Department of Economic DevelopmentOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Georgia General Assembly, HB 974 fiscal 2027 budget, April 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of April 2, 2026
- Talk to EXIM's Atlanta office about export credit insurance and working capital guarantees before you offer credit terms to a buyer.Export-Import Bank of the United StatesOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: EXIM, export credit insurance (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Classify your product and check whether it needs an export license before you ship.Bureau of Industry and SecurityOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Trade.gov, United States export regulations (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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- File electronic export information in the Automated Export System when a shipment needs it.U.S. Census BureauOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Trade.gov, filing exports in the Automated Export System (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
6. Organizations that help exporters
Start with GDEcD and UGA SBDC International Trade Center. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
Export development and market information
- Get advice
State trade and investment agency
GDEcD
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Runs the state's International Relations and Trade and Global Commerce programs, with trade missions, overseas offices and business attraction.
Visit GDEcD (opens in a new tab)Source: Georgia General Assembly, HB 974 fiscal 2027 budget, April 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of April 2, 2026
University export assistance center
UGA SBDC International Trade Center
University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, International Trade Center
Runs export seminars and statewide training programs, including ExportGA, that connect Georgia companies to federal export finance.
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Federal export finance office
EXIM Atlanta
Export-Import Bank of the United States, Atlanta office
Offers export credit insurance and working capital loan guarantees, and lists regional export training sessions across Georgia.
Visit EXIM Atlanta (opens in a new tab)Source: EXIM event page, regional export training in Georgia (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
State tax authority
Georgia Revenue
Georgia Department of Revenue
Administers and enforces the state's tax laws and audits tax accounts.
Standards and sector requirements
- Meet requirements
State agriculture department
Georgia Agriculture
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Promotes Georgia farm products at home and abroad and administers certification marks through its Marketing and Promotion program.
- Meet requirements
State financial regulator
Banking and Finance
Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
Examines and regulates state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions and international banking organizations.
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- Meet requirements
State insurance regulator
Insurance Commissioner's Office
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Examines licensed insurers for solvency and compliance and investigates policyholder complaints.
Manufacturing extension partnership
GaMEP
Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Advises Georgia manufacturers on quality management, process improvement, supply chain and safety.
Visit GaMEP (opens in a new tab)Source: Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
State utility regulator
Public Service Commission
Georgia Public Service Commission
Monitors the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas and telecommunications companies.
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
Statewide business association
Georgia Chamber
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Advocates for Georgia businesses and hosts state economic development events with the Georgia Economic Developers Association.
Visit Georgia Chamber (opens in a new tab)Source: Georgia Chamber of Commerce release, March 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of March 19, 2026
- Get advice
District export council
Georgia DEC
Georgia District Export Council
Volunteer trade professionals mentor Georgia companies on exporting and run export training, seminars and an online export course.
Visit Georgia DEC (opens in a new tab)Source: Georgia District Export Council, about the council (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
7. Worth knowing
Port traffic credit repeal
Act 465 (2026), effective May 11, 2026, repeals the base year port traffic increase credit and other credits for tax years from 2026.
What to do: Check with your tax preparer whether you claimed a repealed credit before you prepare your 2026 return.
Source: Georgia Legislative Counsel, acts enacted in 2026 session (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
State trade budget
The FY2027 budget as passed gives the International Relations and Trade program US$2,907,517 in state funds for trade missions and overseas offices.
What to do: Ask the Department of Economic Development which services this funding covers before you schedule a market visit.
Source: Georgia General Assembly, HB 974 fiscal 2027 budget, April 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Across the United States: see Worth knowing in Export from the United States
8. How Promote:Global helps
- Compare potential export marketsSee which markets import what you sell, ranked on public trade data, and read each country before you commit.
- Check duties and document requirementsCheck the duty, the origin conditions for a preferential rate and the documents a shipment needs.
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- Organize your next stepsKeep each product and market in a project, with a roadmap of steps you work through.
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Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of November 3, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.