Azerbaijan records 27-fold surge in pineapple imports from Panama

In January-March of 2026, Azerbaijan imported 941 tons of pineapple (fresh or dried), valued at $1.2 million, marking a year-on-year increase of 3% and 15%, respectively, Report informs, citing the country's State Statistical Committee.

During this period, Azerbaijan purchased pineapples from:

- Costa Rica: 753 tons (-6.7%) worth $907,200 (+3%);

- Panama: 101.72 tons (+27 times) worth $119,400 (+26 times);

- Thailand: 21 tons (+75%) worth $86,200 (+72%);

- China: 63.5 tons (-6%) worth 81,500 (-0.8%);

- Türkiye: 1.11 tons (-35%) worth 2,300 (-10%).

Meanwhile, in 2025, Azerbaijan imported 3,033 tons of pineapples, of which 81% came from Costa Rica.