Azerbaijan sharply increases its sales of plums and sloes to Qatar

In January-August 2024, Azerbaijan exported 4,827 tons of plums and sloes worth $2.8 million, Report informs, citing the country's State Statistics Committee.

The exports were 32% less in value and 23% less in quantity compared to the same period last year.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan sold plums and sloes:
- To Russia: 4,600 tons (-22.6% YoY) worth $2.6 million (-33.2% YoY)
- To Kazakhstan: 119.8 tons (-47%) worth $61,400 (-51%)
- To the United Arab Emirates: 60.25 tons (6.4 times more) worth $55,850 (10 times more)
- To Qatar: 47.5 tons (1,600 times more) worth $42,300 (700 times more)
- To Saudi Arabia: 0.04 tons (-92%) worth $10 (-99.9%)

In 2023, Russia bought 94.97% of the 6,955 tons of plums and sloes exported from Azerbaijan to 8 countries.