Azerbaijan resumes caviar substitute imports from Latvia

In January-November 2024, Azerbaijan imported 63 tons of caviar substitutes worth $573,000, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

Compared to the corresponding period in 2023, the imports grew by 22% in volume, while decreasing by 20% in value.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan purchased caviar substitutes from:

- Russia: 29 tons (+93%) worth $359,000 (+20%);

- Belarus: 21.4 tons (-9%) worth $151,000 (-12%);

- Iran: 12 tons (-4%) worth $49,000 (-2%);

- Latvia: 0.12 tons worth $8,000 (no supplies a year ago);

- Germany: 0.03 tons (+3 times) worth $2,300 (+3 times).

Azerbaijan has resumed the supply of caviar substitutes from Latvia after a 4-year and 9-month break.