Azerbaijan resumes onion imports from Uzbekistan, Iran

In January-February of 2025, Azerbaijan imported 7,904 tons of onions worth $2 million, marking a year-on-year decrease of 51% in volume and 60% in value, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan purchased onions from:

- Russia: 350.4 tons (-80%) worth $140,200 (-80%);

- Kazakhstan: 240.4 tons worth $96,150 (no supplies a year ago);

- Uzbekistan: 22 tons worth $8,800;

- The Netherlands: 13.75 tons (-10.3%) worth $7,600 (-11%);

- Iran: 6 tons worth 6,000.

Azerbaijan has resumed onion imports from Iran following a hiatus of 5 years and 3 months, and from Uzbekistan after an interval of 3 years and 7 months.