Azerbaijan increases imports of refractory cement from China

In January-August 2023, Azerbaijan imported 4,425 tons (13% less year-on-year) of refractory cement for $5.7 million (6% less YoY), Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistics Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan imported 2,194 tons (-46%) of refractory cement from Türkiye for $2.6 million (-46%), 720 tons from Bulgaria for $1.52 million, 459 tons (+18 times) from China for $308,000 (+13 times), 178 tons (-39%) from Poland for $223,000 (-33%), 79.92 tons (+63%) from the UK for $213,000 (+99%).

Over 75.4% of the 7,600 tons of refractory cement supplied to Azerbaijan, from 23 countries in 2022, came from Türkiye.