The Competition Agency presented its 2025 activity report to Parliament

At the session of the Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee of the Parliament of Georgia, Agency Chairman Irakli Lekvinadze spoke about competition enforcement policy, consumer rights protection, and the enforcement of anti-dumping legislation. According to the Agency, four investigations were completed in 2025, including in the pharmaceutical market, where four companies were confirmed to have abused their dominant position. 1TV+5

Regarding the amount of fines imposed in the pharmaceutical sector, sources cite different data: it writes that the total fine amounted to 600 thousand GEL, while it reports that the total fine amounted to 559,357.01 GEL. In addition, the fine imposed in connection with the Rustavi auto market is cited as being up to 900 thousand GEL. 1TV+5

According to Irakli Lekvinadze, the Agency is actively monitoring strategic markets, including fuel, tobacco, and medical services. Regarding the fast-moving consumer goods market, the Agency's analysis shows that no dominant position is recorded, although the share of chains is growing. 1TV+5

In terms of consumer rights protection, with the Agency's involvement, more than 90% of applications were resolved in favor of the consumer. Among the Agency's achievements, it was noted that it secured the presidency of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) for the 2026/2027 period. 1TV+3