CBA: Azerbaijan's current account balance to reach $3.7 billion in 2025

Azerbaijan's current account balance (CAB) surplus is expected to reach $3.7 billion in 2025, Taleh Kazimov, Governor of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), stated at a press conference held today, Report informs.

"Based on the results of the first 9 months of 2025, the CAB surplus constituted 5.4% of gross domestic product (GDP), amounting to $3 billion. Our forecast for the CAB is $2.8-3 billion for 2026, and $2.7-2.8 billion for 2027," the governor said.

Kazimov emphasized that according to annual customs statistics, the foreign trade balance surplus amounted to $663 million: "However, for more accurate analysis, we exclude gold imports from that indicator. When we do this, the foreign trade balance surplus amounts to $6.9 billion."