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Beijing, July 21-22, 2025 – China and Georgia held high-level talks to strengthen Belt and Road cooperation in transportation, logistics, trade, and investment. Amidst this strategic opportunity, KAC International Exhibition Group – an exhibition organizer established alongside the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – celebrates 12 years of successfully guiding over 1,000 Chinese companies into Middle Eastern markets. The firm now extends its proven model to the Caucasus region.
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On July 21, political consultations between the Chinese and Georgian foreign ministries focused on enhancing connectivity between the BRI and Georgia’s Middle Corridor Initiative. Georgia expressed readiness to amplify its role as a regional transport hub. The following day, Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department, Central Committee of CPC, met with a Georgian parliamentary delegation, pledging to advance all-round cooperation in politics, economy, and culture.
Founded in 2013 as the BRI launched, KAC International Exhibition Group has become a trailblazer in Middle Eastern exhibition services. Leveraging Saudi royal networks and localized operations, the company has supported more than 5,000 Chinese enterprises in market expansion.
“Georgia is a critical Eurasian nexus. We’re replicating our Saudi success here,” stated Frank Lee, CEO of KAC International Exhibition Group. The company will host Smart Life Expo 2025 Georgia in Tbilisi – creating an integrated platform for product showcases, buyer matchmaking, and policy briefings.
To many, Georgia is a distant and quaint country, known for its ancient churches, wine, and the Caucasus Mountains. But in recent years, more and more Chinese companies have set their sights on this nation—not only because of its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, but also because it’s becoming a springboard for Chinese manufacturing to enter Eastern Europe.
Walk through the streets of Tbilisi, and you’ll be struck by the overwhelming presence of Chinese goods. As one industry insider joked:
“This doesn’t feel like Georgia anymore—it’s practically the second home ground for Chinese home appliance brands.”
Behind the humor is the reality of Chinese brands rapidly gaining market share in this Caucasian country.
Why Are Chinese Home Appliances Booming in Georgia?
Though Georgia is a small country with a population of just 3.7 million, its home appliance market has been steadily expanding.
According to Statista, Georgia’s home appliance market is projected to reach $210 million in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% over the next five years.
Local consumers are shifting from simply buying “durable goods” to prioritizing modern appliances that offer functionality, aesthetics, and energy efficiency—with particular preference for:
Thanks to high cost-performance ratios, reliable supply, and complete product lines, Chinese brands have become one of the main sources of imports.
New Regulations Incoming: EU-Level Energy Standards Required
The Georgian government recently announced a series of new regulations:
Effective December 31, 2025, a set of EU-aligned energy efficiency laws for household appliances will come into force, including:
This means Chinese manufacturers must begin adapting their products to meet the new standards and prepare for certification and labeling updates to ensure smooth export.
Chinese Enterprises Shine Bright — Big Orders Keep Rolling In!
At the 2024 Georgia International Expo, Chinese home appliance brands from across the country made a strong collective appearance—with impressive results:
Ningbo Xuehai Audio Co., Ltd.
A seasoned exhibitor in Georgia, this audio brand wowed local buyers with its sound quality and sleek design – securing over $300,000 in intended deals.
Ningbo Leiying International Trade Co., Ltd.
Specializing in digital gadgets like Bluetooth earbuds, projectors, and mini speakers, the company landed over $400,000 in orders during the three-day show. Several clients requested exclusive distribution rights, and their trade director said they’ll increase investment in the Georgian market.
Ningbo ANKE Electrical Technology Co.,Ltd
Their electric fireplaces and heating products were a major hit – drawing long lines at the booth and reaching $180,000 in intended deals.
Ningbo Frank Electrical Technology Co.,Ltd
Multiple models of electric kettles captured buyers’ interest with live demos, resulting in nearly $200,000 in signed orders.
Ningbo Shanding Electric Co., Ltd
Exhibiting a full range of personal grooming appliances like shavers, hair dryers, and stylers, the brand drew significant interest and signed $250,000 in deals.
Anhui Qiaoge Kitchenware Co., Ltd
Known for their healthy cooking air fryers, their booths attracted both families and local distributors – making them one of the hottest-selling product lines.
In total, the expo generated 200+ intended orders worth over $3 million, once again proving the growing influence of Chinese home appliance brands in the Georgian market.
September 19 – 21: Smart Life Expo 2025 Georgia Is Calling!
As China – Georgia trade relations continue to deepen, the 2025 Georgia International Expo will help Chinese companies systematically tap into the Georgian and surrounding markets:
Date: September 19 – 21, 2025
Venue: JSC Expo Georgia
Exhibition Highlights:
With the new energy regulations taking effect soon, now is the best time to seize the window of opportunity and enter the Georgian market!
Chinese Brands, Rising in the Caucasus — Starting from Georgia!
Why has this small country become a hidden champion for Chinese home appliance brands?
Because Georgia is fertile ground for market growth, a reflection of Eastern Europe’s evolving consumer landscape, and a symbol of China’s high-quality manufacturing going global.
In 2025, don’t miss this blue ocean market.
See you in Tbilisi at Smart Life Expo 2025 Georgia!
Every business trip—whether for an exhibition, collaboration, or market research—holds hidden
opportunities. Have you considered that the spaces between your itinerary might become an unforgettable journey?
If you’re heading to Georgia or Azerbaijan, gift yourself time to explore the world beyond work.
These Caucasus nations blend ancient charm with modern energy, offering unimaginable landscapes
and cultural treasures waiting to be uncovered.
Georgia: Where History Breathes in Every Sip
Tbilisi — Romance Woven into Stone
In this capital nestled in the Kura River Valley, life moves at a gentler pace. Wander cobblestone
streets past colorful wooden balconies, gaze at the hilltop Trinity Cathedral, and step into cafés straight from a film scene.


Don’t miss: Narikala Fortress, sulfur baths, and the Peace Bridge at twilight.

The Cradle of Wine
Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking legacy thrives in clay qvevri vessels. Sip amber-colored wines
at local restaurants, paired perfectly with khinkali (savory dumplings)—an experience that lingers.
Kazbegi — Sanctuary in the Clouds
Venture north to where the Gergeti Trinity Church pierces the sky. Framed by snow-capped peaks
and swirling mists, this ethereal vista quiets the soul in an instant.

Azerbaijan: Where Fire Meets Heritage
Baku — A Dance of Eras
A city that bends time: futuristic Flame Towers and avant-garde museums stand beside Old Town’s
medieval alleys and mosques. Here, the Silk Road whispers to a modern skyline.
Must-see: Baku Boulevard, Maiden Tower, Flame Tower light show, Heydar Aliyev Center.

Natural wonders: Mud volcanoes and burning mountains
Beyond the city:

Business Trip Magic: Savor the Moments
Tight schedules needn’t limit joy. Try these:
✅ Half-day escapes: Slot in micro-adventures between meetings.
✅ Seamless transit: Pre-book taxis or intercity transfers.
✅ Taste adventures: Dive into local cafés, night markets, and hidden eateries.
✅ Serendipity: Explore side streets, craft shops, and open-air bazaars—each corner holds surprises.


A Culinary Bridge Between Continents
Each bite fuses Asian spice, Mediterranean zest, and Persian flair—a feast of converging cultures.

The True Souvenir
We leave for work but return with memories. In Georgia and Azerbaijan, you needn’t chase “must-sees”—
the entire land is a living storybook. Simply open your eyes, spare a moment, and let beauty find you.
So pause. A sunset stroll, a glass of wine savored slowly—these become the most precious footnotes to your
Caucasus journey.
Go. Not just for the exhibition.
Let your spirit wander too.


Georgia is located in the South Caucasus region where Asia and Europe meet. It is bordered by the Caspian Sea to the east, the Black Sea to the west, Russia to the north, and Armenia and Turkey to the south. It is an important node country for the extension of the Belt and Road Initiative in Central and Eastern Europe.
This country, with an area of only about 69,000 square kilometers and a population of less than 4 million, has attracted the attention of a large number of international investors in recent years thanks to its open business environment, stable macroeconomic policies and superior geographical location. Georgia has signed free trade agreements with several major economies including China, the European Union and Turkey. It is one of the few countries in the world with a “four-directions duty-free market channel”.

Among them, in the field of construction and real estate, Georgia has demonstrated strong vitality and profound potential. The ever-growing demand for urban housing, government-led infrastructure construction, and high reliance on imported building materials have provided abundant business opportunities and implementation chances for Chinese building materials enterprises.

| Category | Best-selling Product | Main Buyers |
| Basic building materials | Tiles, steel bar, profile material, water-proof rolling material | Developers, builders, warehouse keepers |
| Decoration & Finishing | Floor, lamps, ceiling, glass, stainless steel | Interior decoration company, wholesalers |
| Sanitary fixtures | Toilets, washbasins, shower heads, faucets | Hardware and building materials stores, assembly engineering companies |
| Facade & Door | Aluminum alloy doors and Windows, PVC window frames, glass curtain walls | Building material wholesale market, building engineering company |
| Electrical system | Wire & cable, switch & socket, power distribution box | Building project purchaser |
| Tools and accessories | screws, glue, power tools, measuring tools | Hardware market, retailers |
Chinese-made tiles and lamps are the best-selling. It’s much higher in quality but cheaper in price than that of Turkey.
— Tbilisi building materials wholesaler Levan

Although the Georgian market is relatively small, it has the following five major advantages:

It is expected to attract over 1,000 professional purchasers and project parties from countries such as Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey for on-site negotiations, making it a truly “efficient matching platform”.
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— A bridge to the Eurasian market, a promising future land worth laying out
In ancient times, the Silk Road traversed the Eurasian continent, connecting Eastern and Western civilizations and giving rise to countless trade legends. Today, the Belt and Road Initiative is reshaping this thousand-year-old trade route and promoting the joint construction and sharing of development dividends among the countries along the routes. In the heartland of this new Silk Road, there is a key “transfer station” that is increasingly attracting the attention of Chinese enterprises – Georgia.

Georgia is located at the junction of Europe and Asia. It borders Russia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, Turkey and Armenia to the south, and the Black Sea to the west. It is the convergence point of land and sea transportation between Asia and Europe and is known as the “heart of the Eurasian Corridor”. As one of the important countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, Georgia serves as a crucial gateway for Chinese enterprises to enter the markets of Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and even Eastern Europe.
✅ Outstanding geographical advantages: Poti Port, Batumi port and other important Black Sea ports, it is an important part of the “Middle corridor” transport plan between China and Europe;
✅ Friendly and open policy: Sign a free trade agreement with China, have attractive policy support such as preferential tax policies for foreign investment and free industrial zones;
✅ Access to multi-country markets: through Georgia radiation can reach Armenia, Azerbaijan, northeast Turkey, southern Russia market, become a transnational logistics and commodity distribution “bridgehead”.

Although the local market population of Georgia is only over 3.7 million and the home appliance industry is still underdeveloped, in recent years, its home appliance consumption market has been developing rapidly, showing a good growth momentum and import demand.

Georgian consumers tend to prefer low-saturation, matte materials and simple yet practical European styles in the appearance of home appliances, emphasizing “integration with kitchen cabinets” and “fusion with home style”. Chinese products may not be suitable for the local environment if they are overly “decorated” or have an “Asian style”.
The selection of home appliances is trending towards energy conservation and durability, functional integration, and intelligent interconnection, especially in categories such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and water heaters.
Although some high-income groups prefer European brands, the middle class in Georgia continues to grow and tends to purchase products with quality assurance and cost-performance advantages. This is precisely the main battlefield for Chinese brands.
Focusing on the mid-to-high-end market, we have launched smart and energy-saving products that align with European aesthetics, such as smart washing machines, energy-saving refrigerators, and integrated kitchen sets, to meet the upgrading consumption demands of local families.
Establish cooperation with local large chain stores or mainstream e-commerce platforms, gradually build a local after-sales system and warehousing center, and improve service experience and brand loyalty.
By participating in the Smart Life Expo Georgia 2025, Chinese enterprises can:

Represented by the Kutaisi FIZ Free Industrial Zone invested by Hualing Group, Chinese enterprises can enjoy:
It is highly suitable for Chinese manufacturing enterprises to set up “light-asset” overseas bases for radiation export or local assembly.
Georgia is not a “big market”, but it is a market of great strategic value: controllable costs, friendly policies, wide coverage and real opportunities.
Against the backdrop of the continuous advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative and the accelerated reorganization of the global supply chain, Georgia is becoming an important springboard for Chinese enterprises to “go global”. By participating in the Georgia International Trade Fair, building a local sales network, and establishing a brand and service system, Chinese enterprises will seize the initiative in the Caucasus market and take new steps towards Europe and Asia.
Starting from our exhibition, connecting the world, sharing the future!


With the deepening of the Belt and Road Initiative and the accelerated reconstruction of the global industrial chain, Georgia, as a transportation and trade hub connecting Europe and Asia, is becoming a new hot spot and high-potential market for Chinese enterprises to go abroad.
The 7th World Trade Expo Georgia will be grandly held in the capital city of Tbilisi from September 19 to 21, 2025.
This exhibition will bring together high-quality domestic and foreign enterprises, focusing on trade cooperation and industrial connection in the Caucasus region. It is an excellent platform for Chinese enterprises to explore the Eurasian market and seek new growth points.
Exhibition Overview| A Bridge of Trade Connecting Europe and Asia

This exhibition will set up specialized exhibition areas around key industries such as building materials, machinery, automotive, consumer goods, and food, aiming to provide a comprehensive display platform for Chinese enterprises, expand market channels, seek agency cooperation, and connect with overseas orders.
Market Background | Georgia: A New Blue Ocean for Exports that Chinese Enterprises Cannot Ignore
In recent years, bilateral trade between China and Georgia has grown rapidly, especially in the fields of automotive, building materials and consumer goods. As one of the core nodes of the “Belt and Road Initiative”, Georgia, with its open business environment, convenient geographical location and low-tariff policies, is accelerating its transformation into a strategic springboard for Chinese enterprises to enter the Eurasian market.

Automotive Export Analysis | Chinese Brands Enter the Heart of the Caucasus
According to statistics, from January to February 2025, the total number of imported vehicles in Georgia was 19,800, among which 641 were Chinese brand vehicles. Although the proportion was still small, the growth trend was obvious.
In recent years, the number of local dealers selling Chinese brand automobiles has continued to rise, indicating that the market is gradually recognizing the quality and cost performance of Chinese cars, and consumer attention is constantly increasing.
Chinese brands are highly competitive among models of the same price range, thanks to their affordable prices and advanced technological configurations.
From small cars, SUVs and pickups to commercial models such as buses and light trucks, Chinese manufacturing can meet the needs of all types of vehicles.
With the rapid development of intelligence, electrification and connectivity, Chinese vehicles are moving towards “quality” in going global and winning the favor of overseas consumers.
Exhibition Scope | Full industrial chain coverage, showcasing the strength of China’s intelligent manufacturing
This exhibition will feature six major exhibition areas, comprehensively covering the high-potential import sectors of Georgia, and facilitating Chinese enterprises to go global from multiple perspectives:
Building materials, construction hardware tools, engineering machinery and equipment, lighting fixtures, furniture, etc.
Machine tools, packaging machinery and materials, printing machinery, electromechanical equipment, etc.
Household appliances, consumer electronics, automatic control systems, etc.
Home textiles, leather products, garments and fabrics, accessories and trimmings, footwear, daily necessities, etc.
Food and beverages, food machinery and technology, food processing machinery and technology, food packaging machinery, and measuring equipment, etc.
Vehicles, automotive parts, vehicle decorations, and related tools, etc.

Why Georgia?
Geographical advantage: bridge to Europe, Central Asia and the Black Sea markets
Policy advantage: over 90% of goods have free tariffs and low trade costs
Friendly business environment: ranked among the world ‘s most convenient business places for many consecutive years
Market capacity is growing fast: upgrading consumption combined with convenient regional logistics and strong demand
Sign up for the exhibition and get a head start!
The Georgian market is taking off at an accelerated pace. The 7th World Trade Expo Georgia is an important platform for you to open up the market, precise-matching resources and win orders!
We sincerely invite you to have face-to-face contact with high-quality buyers from around the world, showcase the talent of China’s intelligent manufacturing, and explore business opportunities along the “Belt and Road”!
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On March 23, Guizhou Province of China and Imereti Oblast of Georgia held a video work exchange event to jointly negotiate and carry out friendly cooperation and establish friendly provincial state relations. China and Georgia are traditional friendly cooperative partners. At present, Guizhou Province has carried out practical cooperation with Georgia in transport infrastructure construction, economy and trade and other fields. This “cloud connection” is the first meeting between Guizhou Province and Georgia’s Imelej Oblast. It aims to expand Guizhou’s international sister cities, promote friendly cooperation between Guizhou and countries along the “the Belt and Road”, and serve the deep integration of Guizhou Province into the “the Belt and Road” construction.
According to media reports on August 19, 2022, the Friendship Bridge across the Debet River on the Georgian Armenian border was officially opened today.
Georgian Prime Minister Ilakli Garibashvili and Armenian Prime Minister Nicol Pashnyan attended the ceremony.
Garibashvili said that the joint construction of a modern standard and 160 meter four lane bridge on the border between the two countries is a key project in Georgia. The operation of the Friendship Bridge will double the border capacity and improve transportation. At the same time, this bridge has strategic significance as an important component of the East West International Expressway.
In April 2023, Georgia’s ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Alchi Kalandia, visited Sichuan Province. During this period, he held talks with the Deputy Governor, as well as the heads of the local Foreign Affairs Office, the Commerce Bureau, and the Department of Culture and Tourism.
The ambassador introduced investment and tourism opportunities in Georgia to the Sichuan Provincial Government and emphasized the importance of strengthening business exchanges and cooperation in the tourism field.
In addition, Alchi Karandia expressed gratitude to the Chinese side for providing assistance to the Georgian medical system during the epidemic. In March 2020, Sichuan Provincial Government presented COVID-19 test kit to Georgia. In addition, the ambassador also visited Mianyang City and visited the Free Industrial Zone and local high-tech companies.