Azerbaijan sharply increases lumber imports from Belarus

In January-April 2023, Azerbaijan imported 1,549 tons (26.7% less year-on-year) of lumber for $1.8 million (6.7% less YoY), Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistics Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan imported 712.4 tons (+2.2 times) from Belarus for $582,000 (+90%), 448.4 tons (-58%) from Russia for $471,700 (-33.2%), 152 tons (-51%) from China for $251,000 (-38.6%).

Of the 7,000 tons of lumber imported to Azerbaijan (from 11 countries) in 2022, 38% came from Russia.