Retail trade
Rate Is Not Scale: Where Growth Is Fastest in Azerbaijan's Retail
Computers and telecommunications delivered +33.4% real growth on 1.6% of consumer spending, while food delivered +1.5% on half of all spending.
Azerbaijan's Retail Turnover Rises 3.8%
In January-September 2023, Azerbaijan's retail network sold goods worth 50 billion 774.7 million manats. Real growth was 3.8% compared to the same period last year.
Fast Niches and Slow Retail: What Azerbaijan Is Buying
Computers, communications and printed products grew 33.4%, but account for only 1.6% of sales. For retail businesses, growth speed and market size are different reference points.
Azerbaijani Fuel Spending Up 4.9% in Seven Months
In January-July 2026, Azerbaijan's population spent 2.3 billion manats on gasoline and diesel, up 4.9% year-on-year.
Azerbaijan's Beverage and Tobacco Sales Up 1.3% in Seven Months
In January-July 2026, retail sales of beverages and tobacco products in Azerbaijan amounted to 1.672 billion manats, up 1.3% year-on-year.
Online Retail in Russia Grows 18.7% in First Half of 2026
Online retail sales in Russia reached 7.2 trillion rubles in H1 2026, up 18.7% year-on-year. E-commerce share of retail rose to 22.2%.