Russia sharply increases apple imports from Azerbaijan

In January 2022, Azerbaijan exported 3,924 tons of apple worth $2.54 million, respectively, up more than fivefold and 9 times from the previous year, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.

In the reporting period, Azerbaijan exported 3,844 tons of apples worth $2.49 million to Russi), 36 tons worth $34,380 to Qatar, 25.31 tons worth $9,320 to Kazakhstan, 19.27 tons worth $2,890 to Ukraine. Compared to a year earlier, the exports to Russia increased by 7.4 times and 12 times respectively, to Kazakhstan – declined by 87% and 83%. Qatar and Ukraine did not import apples from Azerbaijan in January 2021.

Azerbaijan imported apples only from Russia (55.75 tons worth $43,640, respectively, up threefold and sixfold from a year earlier).