Azerbaijan's clay imports from Ukraine shrink

In the first quarter of 2022, Azerbaijan imported 56.9 tons of refractory clay for $11,910, Report informs, citing the State Statistics Committee.

According to the committee, imports decreased 14 times in value terms and 25 times in terms of volumes compared to the same period last year.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan bought 40 tons of clay for $9,170 from Ukraine, 10 tons for $1,700 from Iran and 6.9 tons worth $1,040 from Russia.

Compared to a year ago, the clay supplies from Ukraine dropped 35 and 18 times, respectively, while the imports from Russia increased by 4.1 times and 82.5%. Azerbaijan did not import clay from Iran in the first three months of last year.

About 97% of the 16,618 tons of refractory clay Azerbaijan imported last year came from Ukraine. Unlike the previous two months, in March of this year, Azerbaijan did not supply refractory clay from Ukraine at all.