Azerbaijan sees over 5% surge in consumer market

In January-June of 2025, the value of goods sold and services provided to meet consumer needs in Azerbaijan amounted to 37.7 billion manats (over $22.176 billion), representing a 5.1% growth year-on-year (YoY), Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

Retail trade turnover accounted for 78.5% of the monthly turnover, paid services provided to the population accounted for 18.2%, and public catering turnover accounted for 3.3%.

During the first half of the year, the value of goods sold and services provided by economic entities operating in the private sector surged by 4.9% YoY to 36.2 billion manats (over $21.294 billion), 43.8% of which was formed through the activities of individual entrepreneurs.

For 6 months, a consumer spent an average of 614.8 manats ($361.65), or 56.9 manats ($33.47) more in nominal terms than a year ago.