Alcoholic beer market in Azerbaijan

Earlier Report Observations

The alcoholic beer market in Azerbaijan expanded steadily from 2018 to 2020, with total volume rising from 51.3 million liters to 58.2 million liters. This growth phase added nearly 7 million liters to annual consumption within two years.

After peaking in 2020, the market contracted sharply in 2021 to 50.8 million liters and remained close to that level in 2022. A rebound followed in 2023, bringing volume back to 55.7 million liters, still below the 2020 high but above the 2018 starting point.

Over the full period from 2018 to 2023, the market experienced notable volatility, ending with a net increase of approximately 4.4 million liters despite the intermediate downturn.

Production alcoholic beer in Azerbaijan

In kind, 2018-2021, K l

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2018-2021

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2018-2021

Alcoholic beer production in Azerbaijan saw a decline after two consecutive years of growth. In 2021, production reached 47 073 K l, marking a 13.9% decrease from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 54 665 K l, while the most significant annual increase occurred in 2019 with a 9.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Exports alcoholic beer from Azerbaijan

Exports in kind, K l

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Alcoholic beer exports from Azerbaijan peaked in 2018, then dropped to their lowest point in 2019, with a dramatic 2 543-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports stood at 15 K l, representing a substantial 277.8% increase from 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 K l, which also saw the largest decline of 100.0%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020 with a remarkable 16 566.7% surge.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Georgia remained the dominant export partner for alcoholic beer from Azerbaijan, accounting for 73.3% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Alcoholic beer exports from Azerbaijan in value terms reached their maximum in 2018, then fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a striking 1 983-fold variation. In 2021, exports amounted to 16 K $ US, showing a strong 279.0% gain compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 99.9%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020 with an extraordinary 33 438.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Georgia and Poland played leading roles in exports in value terms, together accounting for 90.4% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021

Imports alcoholic beer to Azerbaijan

Imports in kind, K l

In 2021, alcoholic beer imports to Azerbaijan reached 3 737 K l, showing a moderate 5.4% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 20.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 544 K l, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 4 917 K l. The largest decline took place in 2020 with a 27.9% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Russia (41.5% of imports in kind), Turkey (22.5% of imports in kind), and Germany (9.5% of imports in kind) consistently remained the main sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 73.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, alcoholic beer deliveries to Azerbaijan amounted to 4 223 K $ US, representing a strong 14.3% uptick from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 15.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 696 K $ US, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 5 287 K $ US. The largest decline took place in 2020 with a 30.1% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Russia (33.3% of imports in value terms), Turkey (19.4% of imports in value terms), and Germany (15.0% of imports in value terms) were the primary suppliers of alcoholic beer to Azerbaijan, jointly accounting for 67.6% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021