Azerbaijan resumes lemon, lime imports from Thailand

In January-October 2024, Azerbaijan imported 20,766 tons of lemons and limes (fresh or dried) worth $18.5 million, rising 15% and 22%, respectively, year-on-year, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan's main import destinations of these products were:

- Türkiye: 15,110 tons (+0.6%) worth $11.35 million (+0.4%);

- South Africa: 5,478 tons (+92%) worth $6.9 million (+92%);

- Brazil: 72 tons (+20%) worth $142,000(+29%);

- China: 61 tons worth $75,000 (no supply a year ago);

- Spain: 17.3 tons worth $21,700 (no supply a year ago).

After a 20-month break, Azerbaijan has resumed importing lemons and limes from Thailand (0.9 tons worth $3,800).