Azerbaijan sees over twofold increase in sugar export revenues

In January–September 2026, Azerbaijan imported sugar and sugar confectionery products worth approximately $221.3 million, marking an 8.3% increase year-on-year, Report informs, citing the country's State Customs Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan also exported sugar and sugar confectionery products worth just over $114.8 million, which is 2.4 times more than a year earlier.

Over the first nine months of the year, imports of sugar and sugar confectionery products accounted for 1.66% of Azerbaijan's total imports, while exports represented 0.48% of total exports.

In total, Azerbaijan conducted foreign trade operations worth $37.211 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 5.2% year-on-year. Of this, $23.865 billion came from exports and $13.346 billion from imports. Compared to a year earlier, exports grew by 28.3%, while imports declined by 20.4%.