Azerbaijan resumes timber imports from Czech Republic

In January-November 2024, Azerbaijan imported 3,877 tons of timber worth $4.53 million, down 16% and 14%, respectively, year-on-year, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan purchased timber:

- From Russia: 1,390 tons (-14%) worth $1.3 million (-24%);

- From Belarus: 1,453 tons (-20%) worth $1.1 million (-30%);

- From China: 522 tons (+8%) worth $961,000 (+18%);

- From Türkiye: 81 tons (+2 times) worth $340,000 (+84%);

- From Spain: 29.2 tons (+4 times) worth $248,000 (+4.4 times).

Azerbaijan has resumed timber imports from the Czech Republic (0.43 tons worth $6,400) after a 4.5-year break.

In 2023, Azerbaijan imported 4,981 tons of timber from 16 countries, of which 38.5% fell to Belarus and 36.2% to Russia.