Alliaceous vegetables market in Azerbaijan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for alliaceous vegetables in Azerbaijan expanded from 239 thousand tonnes to 310.3 thousand tonnes. This growth was initially driven by increased customs duties on imported onions and vegetables, which aimed to limit imports and stimulate local production. Consumer preference for fresh and local produce further boosted demand in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain disruptions and altered consumer behavior, potentially increasing household consumption of vegetables. In 2021, rising demand for semi-finished products and continued state support for agriculture contributed to market growth.

The market contracted to 287.4 thousand tonnes in 2022, primarily due to higher prices for imported onions and vegetables linked to global energy and fertilizer cost increases, which reduced affordability and demand. Continued application of customs duties also constrained imports. However, in 2023, the market recovered to 311.2 thousand tonnes, driven by growing consumption of seasonal vegetables and a sustained consumer shift towards fresh, locally-grown produce, supported by ongoing agricultural development.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Azerbaijan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

In 2021, Azerbaijan produced 311.1 thousand tons of alliaceous vegetables, marking a 3.3% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 10.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, at 1.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a 9.3% rise.

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

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Azerbaijan

Exports in kind, t

Azerbaijan's exports of alliaceous vegetables declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 13,981 tons, representing a sharp decrease of 19.3% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 66.5%, with an average annual decline of 30.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Georgia, Russia, and Ukraine—collectively accounted for 80.1% of Azerbaijan's total alliaceous vegetable exports by volume.

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

Azerbaijan's foreign alliaceous vegetable supplies decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 4,098 thousand US dollars, down 13.3% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 57.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 24.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Georgia, and Ukraine formed the core of Azerbaijan's alliaceous vegetable exports by value. Russia accounted for 55.7%, Georgia for 21.0%, and Ukraine for 8.7%, together making up 85.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Azerbaijan

Imports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports varied widely, with a 50-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2018. In 2021, Azerbaijan imported 13,200 tons of alliaceous vegetables, a substantial drop of 14.9% from 2020. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 15,511 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 1,227.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Russia remained the primary source of alliaceous vegetable imports to Azerbaijan, holding 73.2% of total import volume, with the rest distributed among other countries.

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

The market displayed an unstable trend over this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, showing a 19-fold gap. In 2021, Azerbaijan's alliaceous vegetable imports totaled 5,799 thousand US dollars, a 25.9% decrease from 2020. The highest value was in 2020 at 7,823 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase in 2019 at 352.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia, Iran, and China were the largest suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Azerbaijan by value. Russia contributed 59.0%, Iran 16.9%, and China 7.2%, together accounting for 83.0% of total import value.

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

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