Production of plastic bags in Azerbaijan increased

Over Jan-Jun 2024, 10,392.6 tons of plastic bags were produced in Azerbaijan.

A new requirement for import of cigarettes

Competition Code in Azerbaijan to be implemented with participation of administrative courts - Supreme Court

In Azerbaijan, the functions of applying the Competition Code will be carried out by administrative courts.

E-competition info system is technically ready - State Service head

The Electronic Competition Information System is technically ready.

Azerbaijan’s tomato exports to Russia increased - Report

Over Jan-Apr 2024, Azerbaijan exported 50,910 tons of tomatoes to Russia for $68,345.

Consumers in Azerbaijan spent 1.3 million manats on beverages and tobacco products in 1st half of 2024

Beverages and tobacco products for 1.259 billion manats were sold to consumers in Azerbaijan's retail chains for Jan-Jun 2024.

List of products that fell in price in Azerbaijan for June

Pharmacies sold medicines for 621 million manats in 6 months

Over Jan-Jun 2024, pharmaceutical products and medical supplies for 621.2 million manats were sold in the retail chain (pharmacies).

Azerbaijan and Japan discuss investment partnership

Azerbaijan and Japan discussed export and investment partnership opportunities, ABC.AZ reports, referring to Azerbaijan Exports & Investments Promotion Agency (AZPROMO).

Trade surplus exceeds $3.62 billion.

Over Jan-May 2024, the legal entities and individuals carried out trade operations with their partners in 164 countries of the world, including exports to 104 countries and imports from 154 countries.

Turnover of new-generation cash registers records growth by 10%

Over Jan-Jun 2024, the turnover of new-generation cash registers in Azerbaijan reached 11.377 billion manats.

Azerbaijan’s consumers bought clothes and shoes for 3.5 billion manats

Population spent 13.8 billion manats on food in 6 months

Over the first 6 months of 2024, food products for 13.776 billion manats were sold in the retail chain.

Chicken meat imported from Russia in Azerbaijan has risen in price

Trade turnover between Baku and Qingdao increased up to $32 million

In 2023, the trade turnover between the Chinese city of Qingdao and old Baku will more than double and amount to 233 million yuans ($32.05 million).

In May, Germany’s exports fell by 3.6%

In May 2024, German exports fell by 3.6% against April, while imports fell by 8.7%, ABC.AZ reports, referring to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).

Azerbaijan bans import of these bio-active additives

The Food Safety Agency of Azerbaijan (AQTA) has revealed serious shortcomings within the measures to control bio-active additives (dietary supplements) imported into the country.

Since early 2024, Azerbaijan-China transit traffic has grown by 32%

Since the beginning of 2024, transit traffic between Azerbaijan and China has increased significantly.

Azerbaijan's trade turnover with China reaches $3.1 billion

Veal and mutton have gone up in price

After the increase in prices for gasoline and diesel fuel in Azerbaijan, prices for some food products are also rising.

Hazelnuts sold by Azerbaijan to Germany have risen in price

Azerbaijan sold 700 tons of hazelnuts for $5.309 million to Germany for Jan-May 2024.