Azerbaijan records about 18% increase in public catering turnover

In the first quarter of 2025, the public catering turnover in Azerbaijan amounted to 561.3 million manats (over $330.1 million), marking a 17.6% increase year-on-year, Report informs, referring to the country’s State Statistical Committee.

In the private sector, legal entities contributed 282.8 million manats (almost $166.3 million), accounting for 50.9% of the total turnover, marking an increase of 17.5% from the corresponding period of 2024.

Meanwhile, 49.1% of turnover in the private sector for the reporting period fell to individuals engaged in entrepreneurial activity in this field.