Azerbaijan resumes pesticide imports from Bulgaria

In January-November 2024, Azerbaijan imported 8,217 tons of pesticides (chemical substances for plant protection), valued at $51.84 million, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

Compared to the corresponding period in 2023, the imports grew by 12 percent in volume, while decreasing by 4 percent in value.

In 11 months, Azerbaijan purchased pesticides from:

- Türkiye - 4,359 tons (+8%) worth $27.6 million (+5%);

- Russia - 695 tons (+36%) worth $6.1 million (+31%);

- China - 917 tons (+5%) worth $5.2 million (-13%);

- Germany - 448 tons (+36%) worth $3.15 million (-19%);

- Jordan - 117 tons (+95%) worth $1.3 million (+32%).

Azerbaijan resumed pesticide imports from Bulgaria (0.01 tons worth $130) after 3 years.

In 2023, Türkiye accounted for 55.1% of the 8,233 tons of pesticides imported to Azerbaijan from 41 countries.