Exploring the region

APM Terminal Poti’s strategic location and proven record of reliable service make it uniquely qualified to play a strategic role in connecting the countries of Central Asia and South Caucasus with trade partners across the globe.

Given its strategic location, Poti provides access to a market valued at $170 billion. While the market size and diverse commodities are attractive, they alone are not sufficient for fully functional trade and logistics services. This underscores the importance of APM Terminals' presence in the region as a major contributor to continuously improving operational standards and relevant technological investments. We remain committed to the region's development and continuously explore opportunities to enhance its logistical capabilities.

Poti operates as a critical port junction in the region, connecting seven land-locked countries to the world.

GDP: 33 billion USD (Nominal); 83 billion USD (PPP)

Population: 3.694 million

Capital city & population: Tbilisi, 1.259 million

Exports

Major export commodities: copper ore, cars (re-export), fertilizers, iron alloys, wine

Export partners: Kyrgyzstan (20%), Kazakhstan (13%), Azerbaijan (11%), Russia (10%), Armenia (9%), Turkey (7%), China (5%) (2024)

Exports value: 6.560 million USD

Imports

Major import commodities: cars, refined petroleum, natural gas, packaged medicine.

Import partners: Turkey (16%), United States (12%), Russia (10%), China (9%), Germany (8%), Azerbaijan (3%), Japan (3%), Italy (2%) (2024)

Imports value: 16.874 million USD

GDP: 25 billion USD (Nominal); 64 billion USD (PPP)

Population: 2.963 million

Capital city & population: Yerevan – 1.097 million

Exports

Major export commodities: copper ore, gold, diamonds, tobacco, iron alloys

Export partners: Russian Federation (40%), United Arab Emirates (26%), China Hong Kong SAR (8%), China (5%), Netherlands (3%)

Exports value: 8.371 billion USD

Imports

Major import commodities: cars, Electrical machinery and equipment, refined fuels, natural gas

Import partners: Russian Federation (32%), China (14%), Viet Nam (7%), Iran (5%), The United States (5%)

Imports value: 12.021 billion USD

GDP: 75 billion USD (Nominal); 253 billion USD (PPP)

Population: 10.153 million

Capital city & population: Baku – 2.616 million

Exports

Major export commodities: crude petroleum, natural gas, refined petroleum, fertilizers, aluminum

Export partners: Russian Federation (18%), China (17%), Turkey (13%), Germany (5%), United States (5%), Turkmenistan (4%) (2023)

Exports value: 33.898 billion USD

Imports

Major import commodities: cars, refined petroleum, crude petroleum, wheat, packaged medicine

Import partners: Italy (44%), Turkey (16%), Israel (4%), Greece (4%), India (3%)

Imports value: 17.278 billion USD

GDP: 298 billion USD (Nominal); 693 billion USD (PPP)

Population: 20.335 million

Capital city & population: Astana – 1.423 million

Exports

Major export commodities: crude petroleum, gold, refined copper, iron alloys, radioactive chemicals

Export partners: Italy (19%), China (19%), Russian Federation (12%), Netherlands (5%), Turkey (5%), Rep. Of Korea (4%) (2023)

Exports value: 78.735 billion USD

Imports

Major import commodities: garments, cars, broadcasting equipment, plastic products, packaged medicine

Import partners: China (27%), Russian Federation (26%), Gambia (4%), The United States (4%), Republic of Korea (3%) (2023)

Imports value: 61.160 billion USD

GDP: 15 billion USD (Nominal); 55 billion USD (PPP)

Population: 7.213 million

Capital city & population: Bishkek – 1.145 million

Exports

Major export commodities: garments, refined petroleum, gold, precious metal ore, dried legumes

Export partners: Switzerland (32%), Russian Federation (22%), Kazakhstan (13%), Uzbekistan (8%), United Arab Emirates (6%) (2023)

Exports value: 3.308 billion USD

Imports

Major import commodities: garments, footwear, refined petroleum, cars, fabric

Import partners: China (43%), Russian Federation (18%), Kazakhstan (6%), Republic of Korea (4%), Turkey (3%), The United States (3%) (2023)

Imports value: 12.350 billion USD

GDP: 12 billion USD (Nominal); 53 billion USD (PPP)

Population: 10.786 million

Capital city & population: Dushanbe – 1.564 million

Exports

Major export commodities: gold, precious metal ore, cotton, copper ore, aluminum

Export partners: Kazakhstan (29%), China (14%), Turkey (11%), Uzbekistan (11%), Iran (6%) (2022)

Exports value: 1.669 billion USD

Imports

Major import commodities: refined petroleum, garments, wheat, cars, natural gas

Import partners: Russian Federation (30%), Kazakhstan (18%), China (16%), Uzbekistan (8%), Turkey (5%) (2022)

Imports value: 5.182 billion USD

GDP: 90 billion USD (Nominal); 131 billion USD (PPP)

Population: 7.057 million

Capital city & population: Ashgabat – 1.030 million

Exports

Major export commodities: natural gas, refined petroleum, fertilizers, crude petroleum, electricity

Export partners: UAE (27%), Turkey (24%), China (19%), Kazakhstan (7%), Germany (4%) (2022)

Exports value: 10.282 billion USD

Imports

Major import commodities: cars, wheat, computers, iron structures (2022)

Import partners: China (43%), Russian Federation (18%), Kazakhstan (6%), Republic of Korea (4%), Turkey (3%), The United States (3%) (2023)

Imports value: 6.250 billion USD

GDP: 130 billion USD (Nominal); 471 billion USD (PPP)

Population: 37.535 million

Capital city & population: Tashkent – 3.054 million

Exports

Major export commodities: gold, cotton yarn, garments, natural gas, refined copper

Export partners: Russian Federation (14%), China (8%), Kazakhstan (6%), Turkey (6%), Afghanistan (3%)

Exports value: 21.016 billion USD

Imports

Major import commodities: gold, cotton yarn, garments, natural gas, refined copper

Import partners: China (31%), The Russian Federation (17%), Kazakhstan (8%), Rep. Of Korea (6%), Turkey (5%), Turkmenistan (3%), Germany (2%)

Imports value: 36.660 billion USD