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Chestnuts market in Azerbaijan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The chestnut market in Azerbaijan expanded from 1 137 t in 2018 to 1 402 t in 2020. This growth period saw the entry of new, fast-fruiting hybrid saplings from Turkey in 2019, which increased the potential supply of nuts. In 2020, rising global prices for nuts, including chestnuts, influenced the local market, coinciding with increased import volumes to meet demand.

Market volume continued its upward trend, surging to 1 945 t in 2022. This sharp increase was driven by growing consumer preference for ecologically clean and organic products, which encouraged producers to focus on healthier offerings. While state support and investments in perennial orchards were emphasized in 2021, the market's expansion during this period was primarily supported by rising imports.

A contraction to 1 594 t occurred in 2023, coinciding with the implementation of new packaging and labeling requirements aimed at improving product quality and competitiveness. In the following years, the industry's focus shifted towards technological innovations like AI-based management systems and trends favoring premium, minimalist packaging and eco-friendly products to enhance market value.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Azerbaijan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chestnuts in Azerbaijan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

On a global scale, Azerbaijan ranked as the 17th largest producer of chestnuts between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of chestnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chestnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Azerbaijan produced 576.5 t of chestnuts, marking a 5.4% decrease from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 6.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.1%. The only year that saw growth was 2020, with a modest increase of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	2.7%	(5.4%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chestnuts from Azerbaijan

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2021, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 9.2 times. In 2021, Azerbaijan's cross-border shipments of chestnuts totaled 0.3 t, representing an 89.1% drop compared to 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(89.1%)	(10.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Azerbaijan's exports in kind were entirely concentrated on a single market: Russia, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed considerable volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 12.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Azerbaijan's chestnut exports were valued at 1 000 US dollars, reflecting an 89.3% year-over-year decline.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(89.3%)	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the export market structure was highly concentrated, with Russia alone responsible for 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chestnuts to Azerbaijan

Imports in kind, t

Imported chestnut volumes in Azerbaijan increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 946.3 t, showing a significant rise of 19.0% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 80.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.5%	22.1%	19.0%	21.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China was the primary supplier of chestnuts to Azerbaijan, capturing 71.8% of total imports in kind, while other partners held relatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported chestnut volumes in Azerbaijan rose for the third year in a row. In 2021, Azerbaijan imported approximately 1 915 000 US dollars worth of chestnuts, indicating a robust increase of 22.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 span, imports surged by 95.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.2%	30.8%	22.2%	25.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China dominated as the main supplier of chestnuts to Azerbaijan, accounting for 75.5% of total imports in value terms, with other partners contributing relatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io