As of June 1, the loan portfolio amounted to 17 billion 648.3 million AZN (minus 16.7% to the beginning of the year).
According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the financial market reduction in this segment is evident even in comparison with the indicators of May 1 (18.21 billion or minus 3.1%).
Last year, the two-time devaluation of the manat led to the nominal growth of the loan portfolio (+ 17.48%) in the national currency. In 2016 either businesses or households do not want to borrow from banks. --17D-
Economics
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According to the State Customs Committee, in the first eleven months of this year, Azerbaijan transported 6.96 million tons of cargo by rail, worth $3.01 billion. This represents a 4% decrease in volume and a 10.1% decline in value compared to the same period in 2023.
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has approved a set of regulations to govern the approval of agreements under the country’s competition law, aimed at fostering compliance with legal frameworks and enhancing market transparency.
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Azerbaijan's ambitious program to restore territories liberated from Armenian occupation has attracted attention due to the extensive use of single-source procurement methods, raising concerns about transparency and corruption.
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Azerbaijan recorded a 2% increase in wheat imports from January to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring its continued reliance on external sources to meet domestic demand. This growth comes amid a significant decline in domestic wheat production, which decreased by 148,100 tons in 2024, further intensifying the need for imported supplies.
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