Import and Export of Dates from Azerbaijan - Dates Trade in Azerbaijan

Vigo Visa
Jan 29
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Import and Export of Dates from Azerbaijan - Dates Trade in Azerbaijan

The import and export of dates in Azerbaijan has witnessed steady growth in recent years, driven by increasing domestic consumption and rising demand during religious seasons, Import and Export of Dates from Azerbaijan - Dates Trade in Azerbaijan . as well as Azerbaijan’s strategic role as a regional trade hub connecting the Middle East with Russia and the Caucasus. Since Azerbaijan does not have significant local date production due to climatic conditions, the market relies almost entirely on imports, with a portion of the quantities being re-exported after packaging and processing.

Table: Import vs Export Share of Dates in Azerbaijan (%)

Year	Import Share of Total Trade	Export (Re-export) Share
2020	78%	22%
2021	76%	24%
2022	75%	25%
2023	73%	27%
2024	72%	28%

Table: Date Imports into Azerbaijan (Last 5 Years)

Year	Imported Quantity (Tons)	Average Price per Ton (USD)	Total Value (Million USD)
2020	3,200	1,280	4.1
2021	3,600	1,300	4.7
2022	4,100	1,320	5.4
2023	4,800	1,310	6.3
2024	5,400	1,315	7.1

Table: Date Exports from Azerbaijan (Re-export – Last 5 Years)

Year	Exported Quantity (Tons)	Average Price per Ton (USD)	Total Value (Million USD)
2020	900	1,330	1.2
2021	1,100	1,360	1.5
2022	1,350	1,400	1.9
2023	1,700	1,410	2.4
2024	2,100	1,430	3.0

Table: Main Countries Supplying Dates to Azerbaijan

Exporting Country	Share of Total Imports
Iran	35%
Saudi Arabia	22%
United Arab Emirates	18%
Iraq	15%
Tunisia	10%

Table: Main Export Destinations for Dates from Azerbaijan

Importing Country	Share of Exports
Russia	40%
Georgia	25%
Kazakhstan	15%
Uzbekistan	12%
Caucasus Countries	8%

The Role of Vigo Visa in Date Trade

Vigo Care and Vigo Visa play a key role in supporting the date trade sector in Azerbaijan by facilitating business visas, organizing commercial visits, and assisting investors in accessing logistics zones, ports, and certified storage facilities. These services significantly reduce the time required to launch trading activities and help connect importers and exporters with reliable partners in the Azerbaijani market.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Date Trade in Azerbaijan

Many investors ask whether trading dates in Azerbaijan is profitable, and market indicators show continuous growth in demand with attractive profit margins, especially in re-export activities. Questions are also raised about regulatory procedures, which are generally clear and business-friendly, particularly when working with specialized service providers. Another common inquiry concerns the best import seasons, with demand peaking in the months preceding Ramadan due to higher consumption and market prices.

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