Azerbaijan resumes pasta imports from Indonesia

In January-September 2024, Azerbaijan imported 12,817 tons of pasta products (excluding couscous) worth $15 million, Report informs, citing the country's State Statistics Committee.

According to the committee, this is 17% higher in value terms and 23% higher in quantity compared to the same period last year.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan purchased 8,286 tons (+17%) from Türkiye for $7.1 million (8.4% more than a year ago), 3,276 tons (+31%) from Russia for $5.3 million (+20%), 727 tons (2.2 times more) from Ukraine for $1.6 million (2.2 times more), 177 tons (-41%) from Italy for $392,000 (-34%), and 118 tons (2.2 times more) from Kyrgyzstan for $190,000 (2.2 times more).

Azerbaijan has resumed procurement from Indonesia (0.05 tons worth $300) after two years.

In 2023, Türkiye accounted for 65.7% of the 14,994 tons of pasta imported to Azerbaijan from 33 countries.