The Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) has presented the preliminary indicators for the August 2026 issue of the “Export Review.”

According to the review, Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector exports (excluding non-monetary gold) amounted to USD 2.5 billion in January-July 2026, increasing by 18.3% compared to the corresponding period of 2025.

In July of the current year, Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector exports amounted to USD 384.8 million, increasing by 15.8% compared to the same period last year.

Overall, exports of food products amounted to USD 123 million during this period. Exports of non-food products increased by 26%, reaching USD 261.8 million.

In January-July of the current year, exports of sugar increased 2.6-fold, cotton yarn by 81.9%, vegetable and animal fats and oils by 39.5%, aluminum and articles thereof by 39.4%, cotton fiber by 24.9%, iron and steel and articles thereof by 23.3%, tea by 19.5%, fruits and vegetables by 16.4%, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by 3.0%, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

In January-July 2026, exports of agricultural products increased by 22.1%, reaching USD 673.4 million, while exports of agro-industrial products increased by 24.8%, reaching USD 223.1 million. Overall, combined exports of agricultural and agro-industrial products increased by 22.8%, amounting to USD 896.4 million.