Azerbaijani firms dominate 85% of bilateral cargo traffic with Russia

Azerbaijani companies currently account for 85% of the cargo transportation market between Azerbaijan and Russia, stated Subhan Abilov, Head of the Cargo Transportation Department at the Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency (AYNA), under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, Report informs.

Subhan Abilov shared this insight during the event themed "Azerbaijan - at the Intersection of Transcontinental Mega Routes - East-West and North-South" held in Baku.

Abilov highlighted that Azerbaijani carriers also handle cargo transportation to third countries, citing routes such as Türkiye to Russia and Russia to Germany. In recent years, cooperation with foreign countries has significantly expanded this market. For example, third-country transportation grew from 13,900 in 2021 to 45,900 in 2024, the official added.

Additionally, Abilov noted Azerbaijan’s market share in bilateral cargo transportation with neighboring countries rose from 39% in 2021 to 49% in 2024.

He also pointed out that the share in bilateral transportation with Russia is particularly strong at 85%.

The official further stated that progress has also been made in collaboration with Türkiye, where Azerbaijan's market share grew from 19% in 2021 to 41% in 2024

“Overall, national carriers transported 61% of Azerbaijan’s export cargo in 2024,” Abilov stressed.