Azerbaijan's potato exports soar

In January 2026, Azerbaijan exported just over 189 tons of potatoes worth $65,000, Report informs, citing the country's State Customs Committee.

According to the committee, this represents an increase of $32,000 (96.6%) in value and 76 tons (67.3%) in volume compared to the same period last year.

Despite the growth, earnings from potato exports accounted for only a small share of Azerbaijan's overall export revenues.

Overall, Azerbaijan conducted foreign trade operations worth $3.538 billion in January 2026, down 30.5% compared to the same month last year. Of this, $2.236 billion came from exports and $1.302 billion from imports. Over the past year, exports declined by 26.4%, and imports fell by 36.5%.

As a result, Azerbaijan recorded a surplus of $934 million, which is 5.3% lower than in January 2025.