Baku: During the period of January-July 2025, Azerbaijan exported 490.6 thousand tons of fruits and vegetables, generating USD 506.4 million in revenue.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the figures reflect a significant increase compared to the previous year, with the value of exports rising by 32% or USD 122.5 million and the volume increasing by 33.1% or 122 thousand tons.
In the first seven months of 2024, Azerbaijan’s fruit and vegetable exports amounted to 368.6 thousand tons valued at USD 383.9 million. The main exported products during this period were tomatoes, hazelnuts, apples, persimmons, potatoes, and pomegranates. Specifically, tomatoes accounted for USD 156.9 million from 143.6 thousand tons, while hazelnuts contributed USD 82.5 million from 11.4 thousand tons. Apples and persimmons followed with exports worth USD 38.3 million and USD 32.9 million, respectively, while potatoes and pomegranates accounted for USD 28.1 million and USD 4.3 million.
In the current year, the share of fruits and vegetables in Azerbaijan’s total exports was 3.33%, and their contribution to the export of non-oil products was 24.25%.