In the first four months of this year Azerbaijan was delivered 12,890 vehicles, which is 13,842 less than in the comparable period of 2014.
During the mentioned period purchased from abroad were 11,740 passenger cars, which were 12,153 less than in the same period last year.
Experts attribute the decline in the number of imported cars to the increase in excise taxes on imports as well as the general socio-economic situation in the country.
Since the beginning of the year 393 buses, 645 trucks, and 112 special purpose vehicles have been purchased.
Recall that in 2012, Azerbaijan was delivered 101,255 vehicles (89,652 of them - cars), in 2013 – 104,385 (94,879), and in 2014 – 63,368 (57,615). ----08D
Economics
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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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