China was Azerbaijan’s largest source of imports in January-September 2026. Goods of Chinese origin were valued at $3.38 billion, representing 25.29% of total imports.
A large imbalance
Azerbaijan exported $83.71 million to China. Imports were about 40 times larger, producing a bilateral deficit of $3.29 billion. Total trade reached $3.46 billion, placing China fourth among Azerbaijan’s trading partners.
| Indicator | Trade with China, US$ million |
|---|---|
| Imports from China | 3,375.63 |
| Exports to China | 83.71 |
Other leading suppliers
Russia supplied 13.24% of Azerbaijan’s imports and Türkiye 13.23%. Together with China, the three countries accounted for more than half of import value, showing substantial concentration by country of origin.
What the ranking cannot explain
The gap describes merchandise flows rather than their causes. The aggregate country table does not split Chinese shipments into vehicles, electronics and machinery. That requires a separate country-by-commodity breakdown.