Situation with Lending in Azerbaijani Banks (November 2024)

In November 2024, the situation regarding deposit acceptance in seven Azerbaijani banks changed. These banks revised their interest rates for deposits made in Azerbaijani manats, US dollars, and euros. For example, the annual interest rate for deposits in the national currency (Azerbaijani manat) for a one-year term is as follows:  Accessbank: 9-11% to 8.5-11% ; International Bank of Azerbaijan: 10-11% to 10.5-11.5%; Azer-Türk Bank: 5-5.5% to 8-8.5%; Bank of Baku: 10.5-11% to 12%; Kapitalbank: 9-10% to 10-11%; Rabitabank: 7.5-11% to 7.5-11.5% ; Ziraatbank Azerbaijan: 7.5-8.5% to 8-9%.

In October 2024, the construction materials market in Baku experienced a significant price increase, averaging 5% compared to the previous month. This sharp rise contrasts with the modest 0.9% growth seen in September, indicating a spike in demand or supply constraints in the local market. The data for October shows broader inflationary pressure affecting key construction resources, along with diverse price trends across various material categories.

In October 2024, the average price of the consumer basket (CB) in Baku, which includes 30 essential food items of domestic production, compiled by Turan Agency, increased by 0.8%.

In October 2024, the situation with accepting deposits in 7 banks changed in Azerbaijan. Banks have revised the percentage of deposits placed in Azerbaijani manats and US dollars.