Azerbaijan's Natural Gas Exports Exceed 14.4 Billion Cubic Meters — Gas Accounts for Over 25% of Total Exports

15:45 - 17.08.2026


August 17, Fineko/abc.az. According to customs declarations, Azerbaijan exported 14,427,713.63 thousand cubic meters of natural gas in the first seven months of 2026 (January–July).

Data from the State Customs Committee shows that the value of exported natural gas reached $4,882,439.84 thousand. Compared to January–July 2025, gas export volume rose by 0.12%, while export value decreased by 7.3%.

During the reporting period, natural gas accounted for 25.25% of Azerbaijan's total export volume.

In total, Azerbaijan's foreign trade turnover reached $29.216 billion in January–July, with exports accounting for $19.336 billion and imports for $9.881 billion. Year-on-year, exports expanded by 27%, whereas imports contracted by 27.4%.