Azerbaijan boosts tomato exports 3.6% in 2024, deliveries to Russia 3.2%

BAKU. Feb 13 (Interfax) - Azerbaijan exported 145,600 tonnes of tomatoes in 2024, up 3.6% compared to the previous year, the country's State Statistics Committee told Interfax.

The total value of exported tomatoes amounted to $175.4 million, up 8.3%.

Russia remained the primary importer of Azerbaijani tomatoes last year. In 2024, 141,800 tonnes or 97.4% of total exports were shipped to Russia, amounting to $168.7 million. Tomato exports to Russia increased 3.2% in physical terms and 7.88% in value compared to 2023.

In 2023, Azerbaijan exported 140,600 tonnes of tomatoes worth $162 million. Russia was also the main importer that year, receiving 137,400 tonnes valued at $156.5 million.