The loan portfolio of the local commercial banks as part of the financing of real estate by May 1, according to the Central Bank, was at the level of 1 billion 338 million manats (+ 9.8% YTD). Mortgage loans issued since the beginning of the year have amounted to 34.9 million manats.
Lending deals with the construction and purchase of real estate accounted for 6.5% of the total loan portfolio of banks.
In general, banks invested 2,814.1 million AZN in the construction and housing sector from January 2005 to May 1, 2015, which is 13.7% of all bank deposits. --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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