In January-November 2016, Azerbaijan imported 77,572 household air conditioners. This is 5.3 times more than in the comparable period of the previous year, according to the State Statistics Committee.
For the purchase of air conditioners the importers paid about 19 million dollars, 7.1 times more than in January-November 2015. Domestic air conditioners were registered at the customs at an average price of $ 224.7.
According to the SSC, for 11 months of 2016, Azerbaijan was supplied 84,780 washing machines, 2.1 times more than in the comparable period of 2015. The volume of imports amounted to over $ 15 million (2.6 times).
Imports of household refrigerators decreased approximately twofold and amounted to 22.5 thousand ($ 6 million - 17.3%). ------08D
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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