Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares market in Azerbaijan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bakery products in Azerbaijan grew from 30 885 tons in 2018 to 46 912 tons in 2023, supported by government policies aiming to double production through grain self-sufficiency initiatives and reduced flour costs. This expansion was further aided by the proliferation of in-store bakeries within modern supermarkets, which improved access to fresh products and aligned with consumer preference for artisanal goods.

In 2020, the market contracted to 33 935 tons due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which hampered imports. Recovery followed as consumer interest shifted towards health-oriented and convenient bakery items, such as gluten-free and fortified options, sustaining market growth despite raw material inflation exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.

Domestic production increased from 3 080 tons to 4 947 tons over the period, peaking in 2022 before a slight dip, as major companies invested in modernizing facilities. Exports to Georgia rose steadily, while imports continued to grow to meet demand, all within a regulatory framework that enforced Azerbaijani-language labeling and shelf-life rules for bakery products.

Production bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares in Azerbaijan

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Top producers of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares, 2018-2021

World map of production of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares, 2018-2021

Azerbaijan's production of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 4 474 tonnes of these products, representing a 16.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 45.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.2%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Azerbaijan's production value for bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares rebounded. In 2021, the output was valued at 6 252 thousand US dollars, up by 35.3% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, however, production value decreased by 3.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 621 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop of 17.8% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares from Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan's exports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totalled 1 843 tonnes, marking a solid 19.9% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 125.9%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 31.2%.

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Between 2018 and 2021, Georgia, Turkey, and Yemen were the primary buyers of Azerbaijan's bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares in terms of volume. Georgia accounted for 38.9% of exports, Turkey for 16.1%, and Yemen for 10.6%, collectively making up 65.7% of total exports in kind.

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 exports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares in value terms have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 2 575 thousand US dollars, showing a steep 38.8% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 49.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 484 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.7% that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Georgia, Turkey, and Yemen formed the main cluster of markets for Azerbaijan's exports in value terms. Georgia represented 29.3% of exports, Turkey 19.5%, and Yemen 13.1%, together accounting for 61.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares to Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan imported 38 559 tonnes of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares in 2021, marking a 21.9% increase relative to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 34.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 6.4%.

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In the period from 2018 to 2021, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine were the main sources for Azerbaijan's imports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares in terms of volume. Russia accounted for 38.4% of imports, Turkey for 30.9%, and Ukraine for 13.2%, collectively representing 82.5% of total import 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, Azerbaijan's import volume of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares totalled 78 563 thousand US dollars, showing a 25.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 37.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a drop of 7.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine were the principal destinations for Azerbaijan's imports in value terms. Turkey accounted for 37.3% of imports, Russia for 35.0%, and Ukraine for 11.9%, jointly making up 84.2% of total import flows.

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

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