In the first three months of 2025, Azerbaijan increased its exports of fruits and vegetables by nearly 19% compared to the same period last year. According to the State Statistics Committee, a total of 132,289.3 tons were exported. The value of these exports also went up by 15.7%, reaching $153.37 million.
At the same time, the volume of imported fruits and vegetables slightly declined, down by 0.9%. Still, the cost of those imports rose by 7%, totaling $106.25 million for 140,527.96 tons.
Among the exported products, pomegranates showed a notable increase. Azerbaijan exported nearly 4,795 tons of pomegranates in the first quarter of the year, 41.9% more than in early 2024. The revenue from those exports reached $4.12 million, up 34.9% year-on-year.
Persimmons also performed well. The country exported 45,784 tons of persimmons, a 29.8% increase. These exports brought in $32.92 million, up 18.8% compared to last year.
Source: caliber.az
