Azerbaijan increases date imports from Saudi Arabia by 6 times

In the first quarter of 2025, Azerbaijan imported 4,000 tons of dates (fresh or dried) worth $6.3 million, marking a year-on-year decline of 20% and 15%, respectively, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan purchased dates from:

- Iran: 2,927 tons (-15%) worth $3.4 million (-16%);

- Tunisia: 697 tons (-32%) worth $1.3 million (-28%);

- Israel: 79 tons (+41%) worth $571,000 (+41%);

- Palestine: 59 tons (+3 times) worth $439,000 (+3.4 times);

- Saudi Arabia: 57 tons (+6 times) worth $168,000 (+3.5 times).

In 2024, 73% of the 10,200 tons of dates imported to Azerbaijan came from Iran.