Azerbaijan boosts carrot and turnip exports to Georgia

Azerbaijan exported 1,603 tons of carrots and turnips (fresh and chilled), valued at $677,000 during the first five months of 2024, Report informs, citing the country's State Statistical Committee.

The committee's data shows that the exports decreased by 10 percent in volume and fell 20 percent in value year-on-year.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan exported 1,000 tons (-20%) of carrots and turnips to Russia for $479,000 (-34%), 331 tons (-22%) to Ukraine for $107,790 (-9%), 93.9 tons to Belarus for $37,770 ( no supply a year ago), 124 tons (+3 times) to Georgia for $30,690 (+3 times), and 2 tons to Saudi Arabia for $21,540 ( no supply a year ago).

Meanwhile, in 2023, Azerbaijan exported 3,000 tons of carrots and turnips to five countries, and Russia received 66 percent of it.