Azerbaijan begins cashew imports from Benin and Ghana

In January-August 2025, Azerbaijan imported 282 tons of cashews, valued at $2.3 million, marking a year-on-year increase of 28% and 57%, respectively, Report informs, citing the country's State Statistical Committee.

During the mentioned period, Azerbaijan imported cashews from:

- Vietnam: 229 tons (+26%) worth $1.9 million (+62%);

- Ghana: 25 tons worth $202,000;

- India: 17.3 tons (-45%) worth $137,000 (-44%);

- Benin: 11.3 tons worth $92,500;

- Germany: 0.1 tons (+71%) worth $1,500 (+20%).

In 2025, Azerbaijan imported cashews from Benin and Ghana for the first time in 14 years, based on publicly available foreign trade statistics dating back to 2011.