Georgian authorities urged to extend the duty on imported flour

The government called the purpose of imposing the duty to increase the competitiveness of Georgian wheat

The Georgian Grain and Flour Producers Association called on the government to extend the temporary duty on flour imports in order to maintain a stable situation on the Georgian market, the Association’s executive director Levan Silagava said.

In order to support Georgian farmers who have problems with the realization of grain harvest due to lack of demand for it, a temporary duty on flour imports was introduced in Georgia from June 12. Initially it was valid until November 1, 2023. It has been extended twice already – first until March 1, 2024, and the second time until September 1, 2024.

“We urge the government to extend the import tax beyond September so that our operations as millers, bakers and wheat producers can be more predictable,” Silagawa told Mtawari Media Center.

According to a government decree, imports of more than 200 kilograms of wheat flour were taxed at GEL 0.2 per kilogram. In October 2023, it was increased by 25%, i.e. to GEL 0.25 per kilogram.

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