Azerbaijan sharply increases potato imports from Iran

Azerbaijan imported 40,226 tons of potatoes (excluding seed potatoes) worth $10.7 million in January–March 2024, up 17% and 10%, respectively, from the previous year, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan purchased 20,971 tons (+3 times) of potatoes worth $5.45 million (+3 times) from Iran, 13,598 tons (+62%) worth $3.4 million (+60%) from Russia, 4,796 tons (-61%) worth $1.5 million (-61%) from Belarus, 836 tons (+10.3%) worth $301,000 (+60%) from Georgia, and 24.9 tons (-99.3%) worth $7,700 (-99.3%) from Pakistan.