18:10 - 3.09.2026

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September 3, Fineko/abc.az. Foreign tourists spent 1 billion 553.954 million manats in Azerbaijan in January–July 2026, down 18.3% from the same period in 2025.

According to official statistics, spending decreased by 349.035 million manats year on year.

Transport services accounted for the largest share of tourist spending, at 699.102 million manats. Spending in this category fell by 20.1%, or 176.006 million manats, compared with January–July 2025.

The main spending categories were:

Food — 289.723 million manats (-17.5%);

Accommodation services — 285.467 million manats (-27.4%);

Goods and gifts — 192.903 million manats (+2.8%);

Sports and entertainment — 13.245 million manats (+13.1%);

Culture — 9.473 million manats (-15.7%);

Vehicle rental — 2.448 million manats (+1.4%);

Tour packages — 721,000 manats (-16.4%);

Other expenses — 60.874 million manats (-11.7%).