Azerbaijan: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani apple market reached $X in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, apple production rose rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average apple yield in Azerbaijan declined to X tons per ha, dropping by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average apple yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then contracted in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Azerbaijan reached X ha in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2023, shipments abroad of apples increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Azerbaijan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Azerbaijan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, apple export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%).

Apple Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2023, the amount of apples imported into Azerbaijan reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports contracted significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest apple supplier to Azerbaijan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. Georgia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Georgia (X% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Azerbaijan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Georgia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Georgia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Georgia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform