Azerbaijan sharply increases purchase of animal fat from main supply market

In January-May 2024, Azerbaijan imported 334 tons of animal fat (cattle, sheep and goat) worth $591,000, up 61% in quantity and 65% in value year-on-year, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan bought 190 tons of animal fat (+2.3 times) worth $406,000 (+3 times) from China, 83.3 tons (+2.2 times) worth $98,500 (+2 times) from Russia, 26 tons (-0.1%) worth $42,700 (+0.1%) from Brazil, 26 tons (+63%) worth $24,800 (+24%) from Paraguay, and 8 tons (there was no supply a year ago) worth $19,200 from Mongolia.