Azerbaijan resumes contact lens imports from Malaysia after nearly 2-year hiatus

Elshan Aydinov
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In the first four months of 2024, Azerbaijan imported 36,764 contact lenses worth $96,000, marking a 41% decrease in value and a 51% drop in quantity compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the State Statistics Committee.

The Republic of Korea remained the top supplier, exporting 21,428 units (-26%) worth $54,320 (54% increase) to Azerbaijan. Türkiye followed with 1,332 units (+2.5%) valued at $18,920 (+90%), while China's exports to Azerbaijan fell significantly to 13,506 units (-70%) worth $15,720 (-86%).

Azerbaijan also resumed contact lens imports from Malaysia after a hiatus of 1 year and 8 months.

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