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Azerbaijan’s top 10 trading partners: Italy, Türkiye and the UK lead
Ten countries accounted for 74.42% of Azerbaijan’s merchandise trade in January-September 2026. Customs rankings, exports, imports and shares.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Trade Turnover Rises 5.2% in Nine Months
In January-September 2026, Azerbaijan's foreign trade turnover reached $37.2 billion, up 5.2% year-on-year. The trade surplus hit $10.5 billion.
Novak: Russia's gasoline deficit remains at around 5%
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said a partial gasoline deficit of about 5% persists on the domestic market, with authorities and oil companies working to close it.
Kazakhstan’s wheat outlook and Azerbaijan’s bread prices: where is the risk?
The Bank expects Kazakhstan’s wheat production to fall 22% in 2026/27. Azerbaijan imported 841,700 tonnes in this customs category over eight months. That warrants attention to procurement—not an automatic bread-price forecast.
Kazakhstan's Current Account Swings to $2.4 Billion Surplus
In the first half of 2026, Kazakhstan's current account surplus reached $2.4 billion (1.6% of GDP), compared with a deficit of $3.6 billion a year earlier.
Kazakhstan-Tajikistan Trade Turnover Rises 25%
In January-July 2026, Kazakhstan's trade turnover with Tajikistan reached $854.70 million, up 25% compared to the same period in 2025.
Surplus on Two Positions: What Azerbaijan's Customs Total Shows
For January–August 2026, Azerbaijan's positive foreign trade balance rests on two commodity positions, each of which is comparable in magnitude to total imports.
Oil and Gas in Exports: Two Lines, Two Dimensions
For January–August 2026, customs valued oil exports at 9281.9 million dollars and gas at 5710.9 million, with total exports of 21815.04 million US dollars.
Azerbaijan Increases Imports of Georgian Products by 14.2%
In January-August, Azerbaijan imported $124.242 million worth of Georgian-made goods, up 14.2% year-on-year. Azerbaijan accounted for 3.8% of Georgia's exports of local products.
A surplus on two positions: what lies behind Azerbaijan's balance
The customs balance for January–August 2026 rests on oil and gas, whose value exceeds all imports — this narrows the base of the surplus.
Imports Fall, Computer Supplies Rise: What the Overall Decline Hides
Azerbaijan's imports fell 27.4% in value, but computing equipment rose 25%. The overall trend does not describe every commodity market.
Eurozone Posts Record Trade Surplus in June
The eurozone's external trade surplus reached €8.6 billion in June, beating analyst expectations of a deficit.
Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs on Large Drone Imports
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs on imported drones and their components, citing national security concerns.
Germany's Trade Deficit with China Widens to €55 Billion
In the first half of 2026, Germany's trade deficit with China increased from €40 billion to €55 billion, with exports down 12% and imports up 8.9%.
US Trade Deficit Narrows to $73.3 Billion in June
The US trade deficit fell 5.6% to $73.3 billion in June, slightly above analyst forecasts.
Global LNG imports fell 2.9% in June
In June 2026, global LNG imports fell 2.9% year-on-year due to lower deliveries to Europe and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Azerbaijan's Currency Reserves Reach $85.8 Billion
Azerbaijan's strategic currency reserves grew by 0.8% to $85.8 billion in the first half of 2026, according to the Central Bank head.