Azerbaijan resumes flower imports from Australia

Azerbaijan imported 9.6 million flowers (fresh roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums, lilies, gladioli, etc.), valued at $10.9 million during the first 10 months of 2024, Report informs, citing the country's State Statistical Committee.

Compared to the corresponding period in 2023, the imports grew by 10 percent in quantity and 38 percent in value.

In January-October 2024, Azerbaijan purchased 5.110 million pieces (+56%) of flowers from Ecuador worth $7.2 million (+58%), 781,000 pieces (+80%) from Colombia worth $997,000 (+42%), 708,000 pieces (+42%) from the Netherlands worth $962,000 (+19%), 617,000 pieces (+37%) from Kenya worth $684,000 (+13%), and 224,000 pieces (+28%) from Iran worth $217,000 (-3%).

After a break of 1 year and 4 months, Azerbaijan resumed flower supplies from Australia (400 pieces worth $4,350).