Preliminary figures released for the February 2026 Issue of "Export Review"
The Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) has presented the preliminary indicators for the February 2026 issue of the "Export Review." According to the review, Azerbaijan's non-oil sector exports in January 2026 increased by 9% compared to the corresponding period in 2025, totaling 268.4 million USD. Last month, exports of food products grew by 22.6%, reaching 103 million USD.
In the first month of the current year, exports of sugar increased by 169.3%, cotton yarn by 137.6%, vegetable and animal fats and oils by 90.8%, aluminum and articles thereof by 39.5%, fruits and vegetables by 32.1%, cotton fiber by 23.2%, tea by 20.9%, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by 14.2% compared to the same period last year.
In January 2026, exports of agricultural products increased by 32.6% to 85.7 million USD, while exports of agro-industrial products amounted to 21.9 million USD. Overall, the combined export of agricultural and agro-industrial products rose by 23.8%, totaling 107.6 million USD.
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