Azerbaijan: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2025

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in Azerbaijan

In 2022, the Azerbaijani whole fresh milk market decreased by -0.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Whole fresh milk consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, whole fresh milk production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 120% against the previous year. Whole fresh milk production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, the amount of whole fresh milk exported from Azerbaijan totaled X tons, leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 115%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Georgia (X tons) was the main destination for whole fresh milk exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, whole fresh milk exports to Georgia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Georgia amounted to +41.7%.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Georgia totaled +27.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average whole fresh milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of whole fresh milk, when their volume decreased by -37.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 78%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of whole fresh milk imports to Azerbaijan, together accounting for 81% of total imports. Iran, Poland, Ukraine and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +181.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest whole fresh milk suppliers to Azerbaijan were Belarus ($X), Russia ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 79% share of total imports. Poland, Iran, Kazakhstan and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +158.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average whole fresh milk import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 42% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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