Azerbaijan resumes flower imports from Russia

In the first quarter of 2025, Azerbaijan imported 6.75 million flowers (fresh cut roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums, lilies, gladioli, and others) worth $5.7 million, Report informs, citing the country's State Statistics Committee.

This is 26% more in value terms and 42% more in quantity compared to the same period last year.

During this period, Azerbaijan purchased 2.2 million pieces (+1.2%) of flowers from Ecuador for $3.4 million (17% more year-on-year), 491,000 pieces (+8%) from Colombia for $639,000 (+22%), 535,000 pieces (4 times more) from Iran for $580,000 (4 times more), 210,000 pieces (+11%) from the Netherlands for $283,000 (+16%), and 185,000 pieces (-35%) from Kenya for $271,000 (-8%).

Azerbaijan has resumed supplies from Russia (30,000 pieces worth $13,400) after a 2-year and 8-month break.

Ecuador accounted for 54% of the 11.353 million flowers imported to Azerbaijan in 2024.