Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector exports increase by 12 percent in January–March

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In January–March 2026, Azerbaijan’s non-oil exports amounted to $862 million, which is 11.7 percent more than in the same period of 2025, according to the April edition of the “Export Review” magazine published by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication.

During this period, exports of food products increased by 25.1 percent, reaching $281 million.

According to the report, exports of individual products also rose compared to the same period last year: sugar by 4.5 times, cotton yarn by 2 times, vegetable and animal fats and oils by 68.4 percent, aluminum and aluminum products by 20.4 percent, fruits and vegetables by 22.1 percent, cotton fiber by 43.5 percent, tea by 15.1 percent, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by 4.3 percent.

During the reporting period, agricultural product exports surged by 26.6 percent to reach $215.6 million, while agro-industrial products rose by 27.4 percent to $88 million. Overall, combined exports of agricultural and agro-industrial products increased by 26.8 percent, reaching $303.7 million.

Economy