Earlier Report Observations
From 2018 to 2020, the Azerbaijani sugar market was shaped by state-led regulation and shifting consumer preferences towards organic products. The arrival of new players and updated labeling requirements in 2019 introduced more competition and transparency. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains, leading to a sharp drop in imports and reducing the total market volume to 414.9 thousand tonnes.
A rebound began in 2021 as authorities adjusted import policies and demand for organic and non-GMO sugar grew, fueling a surge in imports that lifted the market to 500.1 thousand tonnes. This expansion continued into 2022, supported by international agreements securing supplies of non-genetically modified sugar, which helped push the market to a peak of 555.6 thousand tonnes.
In 2023, the market volume receded to 486.9 thousand tonnes, bringing it closer to the levels seen at the start of the period.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Azerbaijan
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Azerbaijan
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, K t
- 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, K t
- 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in Azerbaijan
In kind, 2018-2021, K t
Top producers of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2018-2021
World map of production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2018-2021
In 2021, Azerbaijan produced 196.4 thousand tons of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, marking a significant 24.1% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 35.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 13.8%. The only year that saw growth was 2020, with a 7.0% increase.
Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, K t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (21.2%) | 7.0% | (24.1%) | (13.8%) |
Exports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Azerbaijan
Exports in kind, K t
In 2019, Azerbaijan exported 0.1 thousand tons of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, representing a dramatic surge of 2,924.1% compared to 2018.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, K t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 2 924.1% | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2018 to 2021, nearly all of Azerbaijan's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form went to Georgia, which accounted for 96.8% of the total 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, M $ US
In 2019, Azerbaijan's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form were valued at 0.0 million US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 4,577.9% year-over-year.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, M $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 4 577.9% | n/a | n/a | - |
Between 2018 and 2021, Georgia was the dominant buyer of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Azerbaijan, capturing 97.9% of the 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 raw cane or beet sugar in solid form to Azerbaijan
Imports in kind, K t
The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 156.2 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2021 at 303.7 thousand tons, resulting in a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports increased by 94.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 30.2%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, K t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 22.1% | (30.2%) | 94.4% | 18.3% |
From 2018 to 2021, Brazil and Mexico formed a highly concentrated source for Azerbaijan's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, together accounting for 99.9% of the total 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, M $ US
Market behavior during these years was marked by volatility. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 53.0 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2021 at 145.7 million US dollars, creating a 2.7-fold difference. In 2021, imports surged by 174.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2020, with a 31.8% decrease.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, M $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 24.1% | (31.8%) | 174.7% | 32.5% |
Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil and Mexico clearly dominated Azerbaijan's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in value terms, with a combined share of 99.9% of total flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021
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