Azerbaijan resumes lemon and lime imports from Spain and China

In January-September 2024, Azerbaijan imported 18,805 tons of lemons and limes (fresh or dried) worth $17 million, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.

This is 22% higher in value terms and 14% higher in quantity compared to the same period in 2023.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan purchased 13,152 tons (2.5% less than a year ago) of the product worth $9.9 million (-3%) from Türkiye, 5,478 tons (+92%) worth $6.9 million (+92%) from South Africa, 69 tons (+28%) worth $136,000 (+36.5%) from Brazil, 61 tons worth $75,000 from China, and 17.3 tons worth $21,700 from Spain.

Azerbaijan has resumed importing lemons and limes from Spain after an 8-year and 5-month break, and from China after a 3-year and 11-month break.