Azerbaijan begins importing electricity meters from Hong Kong

Azerbaijan imported 193,716 electricity meters, valued at $6.1 million during the first eight months of 2024, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

The imports dropped by 2 percent in number, while increasing by 9 percent in value compared to the corresponding period in 2023.

Between January and August 2024, Azerbaijan purchased 100,082 units of electricity meters (+23%) from China worth $4.7 million (-7%), 111,210 units (-27%) from Türkiye worth $1.55 million (+3%), 76 units (-67%) from Italy worth $10,500 (-79%), 2 units (-87%) from the United States worth $5,500 (-49%), and 1 unit from Canada worth $3,700.

In 2024, Azerbaijan imported electricity meters from Hong Kong (20 units worth $650) for the first time since 2011.