Azerbaijan sees 2-fold surge in ginger imports from Brazil, Iran

In January-May of 2025, Azerbaijan imported 185.3 tons of ginger worth $389,000, marking a year-on-year decrease of 11% in volume and 9% in value, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan purchased ginger from:

- China: 121.6 tons (-30%) worth $248,400 (-30%);

- Brazil: 52.9 tons (+2 times) worth $105,700(+2 times);

- India: 8.5 tons (+70%) worth $25,900(+63%);

- Iran: 2.2 tons (+2 times) worth $6,500 (+2 times);

- Türkiye: 0.2 tons (-13%) worth $2,300 (+17%).

Meanwhile, in 2024, 48.3% of the 375 tons of ginger imported to Azerbaijan came from China, while 47.2% came from Brazil.