Official statistics: Türkiye is top importer of Azerbaijani gas

In January-October 2024, Azerbaijan exported nearly 8.15 billion cubic meters of gas worth $2.5 billion to Türkiye, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan.

Compared to the same period last year, exports decreased by 15.6% in volume and 24.5% in value.

Overall, in the ten months of 2024, Azerbaijan exported 21.34 billion cubic meters of gas (-6.9%) worth $6.85 billion (-1.8 times). During the reporting period, gas was supplied to six countries - Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, Türkiye, and Georgia.

Türkiye, Italy, and Georgia were in the top three by gas purchase volume during the reporting period. Türkiye led among buyers of Azerbaijani gas, accounting for 38.2% of gas exported from Azerbaijan in January-October.

Italy ranked second with 37.8%. In 10 months, 8.06 billion cubic meters of gas (-10.3%) worth $3.25 billion (-2.2 times) was exported to this country.

Georgia ranks third with a 12.9% share among countries purchasing Azerbaijani gas in January-October 2024. During this period, 2.77 billion cubic meters of gas (+53.3%) worth nearly $263.6 million (-11.7%) was exported to Georgia.