Azerbaijan imported $863.2 million of iron and steel and related articles, and $295.9 million of wood and wood products, in January-September 2026. Compared with the same period of 2025, spending rose 5.9% and 9.9%, respectively. The current customs report also shows furniture and furniture-part imports falling 22.2% to $87.9 million.
Metal import value outpaces tonnage
Iron and steel and related article imports increased from 692,300 to 699,200 tonnes, roughly 1%. Their value rose 5.9%. Average customs value per tonne increased from about $1,178 to $1,235, or 4.8%. The category includes different products, so the higher average can reflect both price changes and a shift towards more expensive items.
| Category | $m | $m | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron, steel and articles | 815.3 | 863.2 | +5.9% |
| Wood and products | 269.2 | 295.9 | +9.9% |
| Furniture and parts | 112.9 | 87.9 | −22.2% |
Timber and furniture diverge
Wood and wood product imports rose from $269.2 million to $295.9 million. Furniture and parts moved in the opposite direction, falling from $112.9 million to $87.9 million. These are separate product categories. Their divergence deserves examination but does not establish that local furniture factories displaced imports; domestic production and sales data are needed for that conclusion.
The figures extend beyond construction
Metal and wood serve construction, manufacturing and other activities. Their entire import value cannot be treated as developer spending. Likewise, declining furniture imports do not necessarily mean a shrinking furniture market: domestic production and previously accumulated stocks can also meet demand.
A practical signal for suppliers
Importers and producers should break the totals down into specific products such as reinforcement bars, pipes, structures, timber and finished articles. The gap between metal tonnage and value growth shows why volume alone gives an incomplete picture. The opposing movements in wood and furniture imports provide a reason to investigate demand for inputs and finished goods separately.
