From January to September 2024, Azerbaijan exported 439,161.25 tons of fruits and vegetables, which is 5.1% less than the same period in 2023, according to the State Statistics Committee. The value of exported goods also decreased by 2.4%, reaching $458,798,690. The share of these goods in the total export volume was 2.31%, which is higher than last year's figure (1.78%).
On the other hand, the import of fruits and vegetables into the country has increased. In the first nine months of the current year, the import volume was 256,644.99 tons, which is 11.7% more compared to the same period in 2023. The value of imported products also rose by 27.8%, reaching $195,802,440, and their share in the total import volume was 1.34% against 1.21% a year earlier.
In the context of agricultural produce, Azerbaijan also recorded a decrease in the potato sector. As of October 1, 2024, the country harvested 892,300 tons of potatoes, which is 9.1% less than the same period in 2023. Potato imports also decreased by 5.4%, amounting to 83,557.2 tons, and their value fell by 9.1%, to $23,821,700.
However, Azerbaijan showed significant growth in persimmon exports. From January to September 2024, 37,692.83 tons of persimmons were exported, which is 64.8% more than the same period last year. The value of exported goods increased by 75.4%, reaching $29,146,930. The share of persimmons in the total export volume was 0.15%, significantly higher than the previous year's figure (0.06%).
Source: caliber.az/post