Azerbaijan: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in Azerbaijan

In 2022, the Azerbaijani newspaper market decreased by -0.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, newspaper production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, overseas shipments of newspapers, journals and periodicals decreased by -98.8% to X units, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 90% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newspaper exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The smallest decline of -6.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of newspaper exports from Azerbaijan.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of -18.2%).

In value terms, the largest markets for newspaper exported from Azerbaijan were Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +87.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 179% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Turkey totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+122.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

For the fourth year in a row, Azerbaijan recorded decline in purchases abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals, which decreased by -63.7% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newspaper imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), Russia (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to Azerbaijan, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of -2.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to Azerbaijan, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to -21.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-8.2% per year) and Germany (-9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded modest growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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