Azerbaijan: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Azerbaijan

For the sixth consecutive year, the Azerbaijani vegetable market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Vegetable Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, vegetable production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of vegetables in Azerbaijan declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable yield increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area in Azerbaijan shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, the amount of vegetables exported from Azerbaijan reduced to X tons, declining by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Georgia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of vegetables, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Azerbaijan, together accounting for X% of total imports. Pakistan, Georgia, Belarus and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Azerbaijan were Iran ($X), Russia ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Pakistan, Georgia, Belarus and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Iran ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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