Azerbaijan’s lentil imports from Russia up by 6 times

In January-February 2025, Azerbaijan imported 3,770 tons of lentils worth $2.8 million, marking a year-on-year increase of 3 times in volume and 2.6 times in value, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

During this period, Azerbaijan purchased lentils from:

- Kazakhstan: 2,156 tons (+2.6 times) worth $1.4 million (+2.1 times);

- Russia: 1,367 tons (+6 times) worth $1.1 million (+6 times);

- Kyrgyzstan: 225 tons (+11%) worth $190,000 (+4%);

- Canada: 14 tons worth $14,500 (no supply a year ago);

- Italy: 7 tons worth $9,650 (no supply a year ago).

Overall, Azerbaijan imported 8,262 tons of lentils in 2024, of which 45% came from Russia and 37.4% from Kazakhstan.