Azerbaijan increases purchases of chestnuts in one of main supply markets

In January-February this year, Azerbaijan purchased 633.77 tons of chestnuts (peeled and in shell) from abroad for $1.35 million.

According to the Report’s calculations based on the data of the State Statistics Committee, compared to the same period last year, imports increased by 2.5 times in value terms, and 2.5 times in quantitative terms.

During the reporting period, 536.1 tons of products were imported from China for $1.17 million, from Georgia - 75.01 tons for $129,130, from Turkiye - 22.71 tons for $47,010.

Compared to the first two months of 2021, deliveries from China increased by 2.8 times and 2.6 times, respectively, from Georgia by 34.2% and 38.7%. A year ago, no chestnuts were imported from Turkiye.

Out of 946 tons of chestnuts purchased by Azerbaijan abroad (three countries) last year, 53% fell on the share of Georgia, 33% - China, 14% - Turkiye.