Azerbaijan sharply increases butter exports to Russia

In the first half of 2023, Azerbaijan imported 8,165 tons of butter for $45 million, respectively, down 18% and 20% from the previosu year, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan imported 3,216 tons (-24%) of butter from New Zealand for $19.9 million (25% less than a year ago), 3,112 tons (+2,2 %) from Iran for $13.3 million (+3%), 820 tons (+26 %) from Ukraine for $4.6 million (+15%), 349 tons (-14 %) from Belarus for $2.3 million (-10%), and 278 tons (-54 %) from Finland for $2 million (-41%).

Meanwhile, Azerbaijan exported 884.8 tons of butter (+6.4 times) worth $5.1 million (+6.8 times).

Azerbaijan sold 880 tons (+6.3 times) of butter to Russia worth $5 million (+6.8 times) and 4.8 tons to Iraq worth $42,500 (supply was restored after one year and 8 months).