Fresh grapes market in Azerbaijan

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh grape market in Azerbaijan expanded from 165 thousand tons in 2018 to 202 thousand tons in 2020, driven primarily by state support for viticulture. In 2018, the introduction of subsidies for fertilizers and diesel fuel lowered production costs. The following year, amended subsidy rules and the establishment of the Shamakhi Grape Sapling Center improved access to quality planting material, directly boosting domestic output and market volume.

Market volume stabilized around 200 thousand tons in 2021-2022. By 2022, a sharp 2-3 fold increase in input prices for fuel and fertilizers raised the debt burden for growers, constraining faster expansion. However, continued sapling subsidies and enhanced state monitoring against price manipulation and monopolies helped the market maintain a slight growth to 201 thousand tons in 2022.

In 2023, the market grew significantly to 215 thousand tons, a 7% increase year-on-year. This jump was supported by ongoing state stimulation programs, including planned implementation of modern irrigation systems and planting subsidies, which encouraged further production expansion.

Production fresh grapes in Azerbaijan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2018-2021

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2018-2021

Azerbaijan's fresh grape production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 209.8 thousand tons of fresh grapes, marking a 0.9% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 25.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.8%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of growth, Azerbaijan's fresh grape production value declined. In 2021, the output was valued at 144.2 million US dollars, representing a modest drop of 6.3% compared to the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value increased by 17.6%, with an average annual rate of 5.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 153.9 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 19.6%.

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

Exports fresh grapes from Azerbaijan

Exports in kind, t

Fresh grape exports from Azerbaijan have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 10 398 tons of fresh grapes, showing a significant increase of 56.8% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 223.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 48.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia was the nearly exclusive buyer of fresh grapes from Azerbaijan, accounting for 94.8% of total exports in 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

Fresh grape export values from Azerbaijan have climbed for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 7 144 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp rise of 45.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export values increased by 204.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 44.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of fresh grapes from Azerbaijan, making up 96.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Azerbaijan

Imports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 84 tons and peaked in 2019 at 455 tons, resulting in a 5.4-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Azerbaijan imported 135 tons of fresh grapes, up by 60.2% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 81.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Iran (39.8% of imports in volume), Turkey (25.9%), and Peru (10.7%) continued to lead as the main suppliers of fresh grapes to Azerbaijan, together accounting for 76.4% of total imports in volume.

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 throughout the timeframe. Import values hit their minimum in 2020 at 84 thousand US dollars and their maximum in 2019 at 450 thousand US dollars, with a 5.3-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Azerbaijan imported approximately 136 thousand US dollars worth of fresh grapes, up by 60.9% from 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 81.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 97.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Iran (38.7% of imports in value), Turkey (25.1%), and Chile (11.9%) remained the principal suppliers of fresh grapes to Azerbaijan, jointly representing 75.7% 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