In the first quarter of 2016 the volume of wheat imports to Azerbaijan amounted to 22.8 thousand tons, which is 57.3% less than in the comparable period of 2015, the State Statistics Committee told Turan.
Russia accounts for 79.4% (168.2 thousand tons) of wheat supply to Azerbaijan. It is a major exporter of grain to Azerbaijan. In January-March 2015, 91.5% of the imported wheat was accounted for by Russia.
In the first quarter a ton of wheat was delivered to Azerbaijan for $ 186. Compared with the same period last year, the average price of imported wheat has decreased by $ 50.5.
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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