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Azerbaijan: Date Market 2025

Date Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani date market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Date consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Date Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of dates decreased by -53.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 425%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, date exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 381%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for date exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, date exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, North Macedonia (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +23.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (0.0% per year) and Germany (+1,414.2% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for dates exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by North Macedonia ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +24.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (0.0% per year) and Germany (+249.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average date export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -63% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 52%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+0.8%).

Date Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

For the third year in a row, Azerbaijan recorded growth in purchases abroad of dates, which increased by 0.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 359% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, date imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 274% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest date supplier to Azerbaijan, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, date imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tunisia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Algeria (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran stood at +45.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+22.8% per year) and Algeria (+20.8% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dates to Azerbaijan, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran stood at +40.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+30.6% per year) and Israel (+33.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of date consumption in 2021 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, together comprising 43% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, India, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya, which together accounted for a further 45%.

What are the largest producers of dates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of date production in 2021 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, together accounting for 48% of global production. These countries were followed by Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Libya and China, which together accounted for a further 45%.

What are the leading suppliers of dates to Azerbaijan?

In value terms, the largest date suppliers to Azerbaijan were Algeria, Tunisia and Israel, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Palestine, Iran and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

What are the leading importers of dates from Azerbaijan?

In value terms, Russia remains the key foreign market for date exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Iran, with a 9.3% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for dates in Azerbaijan?

In 2021, the average date export price amounted to $2,143 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dates in Azerbaijan?

In 2021, the average date import price amounted to $1,392 per ton, with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date market in Azerbaijan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 577 - Dates

Country coverage:

Azerbaijan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Azerbaijan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024