FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS, 2016

Based on the preliminary data, in 2016 compared to 2015:

- The volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by 5% and amounted to 1.6 bln USD;

- The largest increase in FDI came from Turkey (200 mln USD), amounting to 272 mln USD;

- By sector, the biggest increases in the volume of FDI were in manufacturing (79%, 53 mln USD) and in the energy industry (64%; 79 mln USD). Meanwhile, in the financial sector the volume of investment decreased (-24%; 42 mln USD);

- The volume of investment increased in Kvemo Kartli (265%; 56 mln USD) but decreased in Adjara (-21%; 43 mln USD).

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