Preliminary figures for the May 2026 issue of the "Export Review" have been announced
The Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) has presented the preliminary indicators for the May 2026 issue of the "Export Review."
According to the review, during January–April 2026, Azerbaijan's exports in the non-oil sector (excluding non-monetary gold) increased by 13% compared to the corresponding period of 2025, totaling 1.1 billion USD.
During January–April of the current year, exports of sugar increased 4 times, cotton yarn 2.3 times, vegetable and animal oils and fats by 71%, cotton fiber by 49.9%, fruits and vegetables by 22.1%, aluminum and articles thereof by 32.2%, tea by 12.1%, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by 9.4% compared to the same period last year.
During January–April 2026, exports of agricultural products increased by 28.3%, reaching 298.3 million USD, while exports of agro-industrial products rose by 31.6%, totaling 119 million USD. In total, the combined export of agricultural and agro-industrial products expanded by 29.1% to equal 417.3 million USD.








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