Import and Export Operations Increased 4.3%
In January and February of this year, foreign trade turnover was $ 5.6 billion, which is 4.3% more than last year. Trade surplus was about $ 2750 million
According to the State Customs Committee, in January-February this year, Azerbaijan exported goods totaling $ 4 183.8 million is 3.3% more than in the same period of 2012. The share of the EU accounts for 45% of exports ($ 1.9 billion). The share of public sector in the portfolio of exports is 95.3% (approximately $ 4 billion).
For the period indicated, the country was supplied goods to a total of $ 1,433 million is 7.5% more than in January-February 2012. Imports from EU countries amounted to $ 400 million or 28% of imports. The public sector accounts for 31% of imports. The lion's share of exports (93.6%) is energy.
This year Azerbaijan has trade relations with 113 countries of the world. Exported 769 were items of goods and imported - 3 955. Import-export business employs 2.7 thousand businesses. About 2 thousand of them are legal persons, of which 153 belong to the public sector. - 08D-
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