Azerbaijan's rail cargo transport drops in volume and value in January

In January 2026, 520,244 tons of cargo worth $229.4 million were transported by rail in Azerbaijan, Report informs, citing the State Customs Committee.

This is 9.4% and 16.6% less, respectively, compared to the same period of the previous year.

In the first month of 2026, 152,345 tons of cargo worth $52.85 million were exported by rail, and 367,899 tons of cargo worth $176.55 million were imported.

During the reporting period, the value of exported cargo decreased by 14.2%, and the volume decreased by 23.3%. In January 2026, compared to the same period of the previous year, the value of imported cargo decreased by 8%, and the volume decreased by 13.5%.