Wheat gluten market in Azerbaijan, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Wheat gluten production in Azerbaijan increased from 4.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 7.1 thousand tons in 2021. This growth was supported by state measures to bolster the wheat sector, including the registration of wheat producers from July 2018, the State Grain Fund's procurement of high-quality domestic wheat, and the implementation of the State Program on Food Security for 2019-2025.

Output then declined to 6.0 thousand tons in 2022 and 5.5 thousand tons in 2023. The reduction followed agricultural production losses of around 20% in 2021, which constrained wheat quality and availability for processing. During this period, local wheat milling capacity expanded significantly, with the ATS Mill plant processing 18 thousand tons of domestic wheat in 2022 and a record 55 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024-2025, the government extended subsidy policies for food wheat producers and exempted wheat imports and sales from value-added tax. Milling facilities continued to develop, with ATS Mill planning to process over 70 thousand tons of local wheat, shaping the overall wheat market environment.

Production wheat gluten in Azerbaijan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Azerbaijan was one of the world's leading producers of wheat gluten, ranking 13th globally by production volume.

Top producers of wheat gluten, 2018-2021

World map of production of wheat gluten, 2018-2021

Azerbaijan's wheat gluten production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 7,124 tonnes of wheat gluten, representing a significant 16.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 45.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%.

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

Exports wheat gluten from Azerbaijan

According to market intelligence reports, Azerbaijan did not export any wheat gluten between 2018 and 2021.

Imports wheat gluten to Azerbaijan

Imports in kind, kg

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1,575 kg, then surged to a peak of 5,900 kg in 2020, marking a 3.7-fold increase. In 2021, imports declined to 4,704 kg, a substantial 20.3% drop year-over-year. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 46.6%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2020 at 274.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany were the primary sources for wheat gluten imports into Azerbaijan, accounting for 31.1%, 21.8%, and 16.0% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 68.9% 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, $ US

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed period. Imports in value terms bottomed out in 2019 at $4,325 US, then peaked in 2020 at $16,124 US, reflecting a 3.7-fold difference. In 2021, imports decreased to $12,087 US, a 25.0% decline year-over-year. The largest drop was recorded in 2019 at 51.4%, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2020 at 272.8%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany formed the key group of trading partners for wheat gluten imports into Azerbaijan in value terms, contributing 31.2%, 22.6%, and 17.1% of imports, respectively. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 71.0% 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