In January-May 2022, Azerbaijan imported 7,173 tons of corn oil worth $11.871 million, respectively, up 10.7% and 13% from the previous year, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.
In the reporting period, the country imported 3,483 tons (-12.6%) worth $5.404 million (-7.6%) from Argentina, 3,089 tons (+5.7 times) worth 5.107 million (+4.7 times) from Turkiye, 581.21 tons (-30%) worth $1.312 million (-18%) from Russia, 18.68 tons (-84%) worth $43,490 (-85%) from Italy and 0.8 tons (-35%) worth $3,690 (-35.8%) from Germany.
Over the five months, Azerbaijan exported 198.73 tons of corn oil for $486,110, respectively, down 40.2% and 17% from a year earlier.
Of this, 183.14 tons (-43%) worth $450,780 (-20.5%) were exported to Georgia, 12.23 tons worth $27,250 to Pakistan, 2.92 tons (-44%) worth $7,070 (22.8%) to Kazakhstan, and 0.44 tons (-37.1%) worth $1,000 (-17.4%) to Belarus.
Azerbaijan exported corn oil to Pakistan for the first time in the past eleven years.