Azerbaijan's natural gas exports edge up in first half of 2026

Azerbaijan exported 12.43 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the first six months of 2026, according to customs declarations released by the State Customs Committee.

The value of the exported natural gas totaled $4.11 billion during the January–June period.

Compared with the first half of 2025, the volume of natural gas exports increased by 0.5%, while their value declined by 9.6%.

Natural gas accounted for 25.15% of Azerbaijan's total exports in the first half of 2026.

Overall, Azerbaijan's foreign trade turnover reached $24.66 billion during the January–June period, with exports totaling $16.32 billion and imports $8.34 billion. The country posted a $7.98 billion trade surplus, according to the State Customs Committee.