Azerbaijan exported $12.96 billion of goods to European Union countries in January-September 2026. The EU received 54.29% of the country’s total merchandise exports, according to customs figures.
Exports far exceed purchases
Imports from the EU totalled $2.17 billion, or 16.22% of Azerbaijan’s imports. Combined merchandise trade reached $15.12 billion, with an Azerbaijani surplus of approximately $10.79 billion.
| Indicator | Trade with the European Union, US$ million |
|---|---|
| Exports to the EU | 12,956.96 |
| Imports from the EU | 2,165.12 |
Italy dominates the total
Exports to Italy reached $8.79 billion, representing around 67.8% of all Azerbaijani exports to the EU. The bloc’s large share is therefore accompanied by concentration in a single major destination.
Europe and the EU are different groups
The United Kingdom and Switzerland are not included in the EU totals. These figures cover goods, excluding services and investment. Assessing the diversity of exports requires a product breakdown as well as country data.