The trend of improved post-crisis situation is observed in the production and sale of construction materials in Azerbaijan. The volume of production of almost all building materials in the country has grown.
According to the State Statistics Committee, in 2012, there was produced about 2 million tons of cement, which is 39% more than in 2011. Concrete plants supplied to construction sites 1.191 million tons of concrete. This is 8.6% more than in the previous year.
The volume of production of lime stone (378,200 tons) and brick (248,600 cubic meters) was higher than in 2011 by 2.9% and 1.6%. Also produced was 149,400 tons of gypsum plaster (+49%).
Note that, according to experts, unreported production of building materials is about 50%. This is especially noticeable in the production of sand, limestone, gravel, etc. - 08D-
Economics
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The Turkish company Aksa Doğalgaz, part of Kazancı Holding, has announced the completion of the contractual process to purchase the gas distribution companies Bursagaz and Kayserigaz. These companies have been operating under SOCAR Türkiye Energy AS (STEAS) since 2019, according to Aksa Doğalgaz.
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Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers has introduced new regulations establishing the minimum royalties for authors of state-commissioned films, aiming to promote creative works reflecting the country's national identity and cultural values.
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Tea imports to Azerbaijan have increased. According to the State Customs Committee, from January to November 2024, tea imports grew by 3.3% year-on-year to 12,893 tons in volume and by 4.5% in value, amounting to $67.715 million.
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Azerbaijan’s State Railways (ADY) reported a 28% year-on-year increase in transit cargo volumes through the North-South International Transport Corridor (NSTC) in 2024, reaching 814,000 tonnes. This growth underscores the country’s concerted efforts to unlock the strategic potential of the corridor, which connects Northern Europe and Russia to the Indian Ocean.
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