Azerbaijan starts importing salmons from one country

In January-April 2023, Azerbaijan imported 207.3 tons of salmons (fresh and frozen) worth $1.7 million, respectively, up 44% and 61% from the previous year, Report informs, referring to the State Statistical Committee.

In the reporting period, the country imported 97.1 tons (no imports last year) of salmons worth $663,000 from Chile, 31.5 tons (+6.4 times) worth $410,000 (+6.5 times) from Ukraine, 65 tons (-36%) worth $333,000 (-41.3%) from Norway, 7.65 tons (-29%) worth $165,000 (-15%) from Luxembourg, 2.16 tons (no imports last year) worth $27,900 from the UAE.

Azerbaijan imported salmons from Indonesia (0.02 tons worth $400) for the first time in 12 years (official statistics on foreign trade in open access since 2011).

Some 48.4% of the 786 tons of salmon brought to Azerbaijan from 20 countries last year were purchased from Chile, 20.9% from Norway, and 13.1% from Ukraine.