Shorouk Express 
BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 19. Azerbaijan
transported 707,700 tons of cargo worth $663 million by sea from
January through March 2025.
Data obtained by Trend from the State Customs Committee indicates that
this represents an increase of $307.6 million, or 86.6 percent, in
value and 313,500 tons, or 79.5 percent, in volume compared to the
same period of 2024 (394,200 tons worth $355.4 million).
Moreover, Azerbaijan exported 30,300 tons of cargo worth $16.4
million by sea during the reporting period. This shows a decrease
of $15.4 million, or 48.4 percent, in value, but an increase of
19,200 tons, or 2.7 times, in volume compared to the same period
last year. Last year, these figures were $31.8 million and 11,100
tons, respectively.
Additionally, Azerbaijan imported 677,400 tons of cargo worth
$646.5 million by sea. This is an increase of $322 million, or 99.8
percent, and 294,400 tons, or 77.9 percent, compared to the first
quarter of 2024 (383,000 tons worth $323.5 million).
To note, Azerbaijan’s foreign trade turnover grew by over 24.3
percent, reaching a total of $12 billion from January through March
2025.
Data indicates that exports rose by 6.7 percent, or $401.75
million, totaling $6.4 billion, while imports increased by 52.6
percent, or $1.9 billion, amounting to $5.7 billion.
Meanwhile, the foreign trade balance showed a positive surplus
of $722.9 million during the reporting period, which is $5.1
billion, or 3.1 times less than the same period last year.
