Azerbaijan resumes importing sesame seeds from 3 countries

In 2023, Azerbaijan imported 462 tons of sesame seeds for $986,000, down 17% and 13%, respectively, from the previous year, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.

In the reporting period, Azerbaijan imported 220 tons (-36%) of sesame seeds from India for $478,000 (-33%), 122 tons (+2.2 times) from Iran for $207,000 (+2.2 times), 64.9 tons (+59%) from Trkiye for $174,000 (+54%), 52 tons (+2.1 times) from Pakistan for $120,000 (+2.8 times), and 3 tons (-96.3%) from Uzbekistan for $6,000 (-96%).

Azerbaijan imported sesame seeds after 3 years and 4 months from Italy (0.01 tons worth $160), after 1 year and 9 months from Egypt (0.01 tons worth $50), and Bolivia (0.01 tons worth $40).