Azerbaijan increases tea imports from India by almost 100%

In January-March 2023, Azerbaijan imported 3,307 tons (7.9% more year-on-year) of black tea for $17.425 million (16% more YoY), Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistics Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan imported 2,639 tons (-3.5%) from Sri Lanka for $14.39 million (+5.4%), 266 tons (+3.4 times) from Russia for $1.572 million (+3 times), 222 tons (+96.5%) from India for $783,000 (+95%), 102.4 tons (+43%) from Vietnam for $230,000 (+21.4%), 23 tons (+2.7%) from Iran for $130,000 (+5 times).

In 2022, out of 14,200 tons of black tea imported to Azerbaijan (from 26 countries), 81.7% came from Sri Lanka, 8% from Russia, and 5.8% from India.