Azerbaijan boosts hazelnut exports to $170.7M

Azerbaijan exported 18,973 tons of hazelnuts worth $170.7 million last year, Report informs, citing data from the State Statistical Committee.

In value terms, exports increased by 32% compared to 2024, while the volume declined by 6%.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan exported 8,521 tons of hazelnuts worth $67.5 million to Russia, down 3% in value and 26% in volume year-on-year. Exports to Germany totaled 3,664 tons worth $40.4 million, up 88% in value and 31% in volume.

Shipments to Italy reached 1,888 tons valued at $19.1 million, rising 34% in value but decreasing 2% in volume. Exports to Switzerland amounted to 960 tons worth $10.8 million, increasing 2.8 times in value and 71% in quantity. Deliveries to Türkiye stood at 1,265 tons valued at $9.6 million, doubling in value and rising 65% in volume.

After a six-year and ten-month break, Azerbaijan also resumed hazelnut exports to Lebanon, supplying 24 tons worth $187,200.