In January-October 2024, Azerbaijan exported 1.76 billion cigarettes worth $27.8 million, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.
This is 4 times higher in value and 3 times higher in quantity compared to the same period in 2023.
During the reporting period, Azerbaijan exported cigarettes to:
- Georgia: 1.484 billion pieces (+25 times) worth $25.4 million (+36 times);
- Kyrgyzstan: 83.5 million pieces worth $824,000;
- Russia: 54.5 million pieces (-88%) worth $515,000 (-90%);
- Oman: 54.5 million pieces (-24%) worth $349,000 (-24%);
- Iraq: 43.65 million pieces (+4 times) worth $346,000 (+3 times).
Azerbaijan has resumed cigarette supplies to Kyrgyzstan after one year and three months.