Azerbaijan Peat Imports Rise: Georgia Remains Top Supplier (2025)
Azerbaijan’s Peat Imports in 2025
Azerbaijan imported 13,457 tons of peat, including peat chips, valued at $2.26 million between January and October 2025. This data reflects the country’s demand for peat products during that ten-month period.
Peat is utilized in Azerbaijan primarily for agricultural purposes, including soil improvement and as a growing medium for various crops. The import figures indicate a consistent, though not exceptionally large, reliance on external sources to meet this demand. The value of the imports suggests a relatively moderate price per ton of peat.
According to data from the State Customs Committee of the republic of Azerbaijan, the total import volume reached 13,457 tons, with a corresponding financial value of $2,260,000. state Customs Committee Report (January-October 2025)
Import sources
While the specific countries of origin for these peat imports are not detailed in the initial report, Azerbaijan typically sources agricultural products from several European nations and neighboring countries. Further investigation into the state Customs Committee’s detailed trade statistics would reveal the primary suppliers.
Identifying the source countries is crucial for understanding potential supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical factors influencing Azerbaijan’s access to peat. Trade agreements and logistical considerations likely play a role in these sourcing decisions.
The State Customs Committee publishes detailed breakdowns of import origins on a quarterly basis. Trade Statistics Portal provides access to this data, though specific reports for Q4 2025 may not be available until early 2026.
Economic Significance
The $2.26 million in peat imports represents a small fraction of Azerbaijan’s overall foreign trade turnover. Though, it highlights the importance of imported agricultural inputs for the country’s agricultural sector.
Azerbaijan’s economy is heavily reliant on oil and gas revenues, but the government is actively seeking to diversify the economy, with agriculture identified as a key growth area. Investments in agricultural inputs, such as peat, are thus strategically critically important.
In 2025, Azerbaijan’s total foreign trade turnover reached $35.8 billion, according to the State Customs Committee. State Customs Committee Report (January-October 2025) This places the peat imports at approximately 0.063% of the total trade volume.