Azerbaijan: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani apple market totaled $X in 2021, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Apple Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, apple production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of apples in Azerbaijan reached X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. The apple yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Azerbaijan totaled X ha in 2021, with an increase of 1.8% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 3.4%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Apple Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2021, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -7.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 61%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Azerbaijan, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +1.5%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +3.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 37% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+2.3%).

Apple Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

Apple imports into Azerbaijan declined remarkably to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -98.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,301%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 938% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of apple to Azerbaijan, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Georgia (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran stood at -51.1%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Azerbaijan, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Georgia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran stood at -44.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 64%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the price for Iran amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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