AZE.US
Meat prices have fallen in some regions of Azerbaijan, even as other districts continue to report higher costs after the holiday period, highlighting the uneven picture in the country’s retail food market.
Local sellers say the trend now differs sharply from one district to another. In Ismayilli, for example, traders say meat prices rose after the holidays. According to vendors, some discounts had been offered before the holiday to boost sales, but prices moved back up once that period ended. Sellers there said beef is being sold for around 17 manats per kilogram, while lamb is priced at roughly 20 manats.
In Sheki, however, the picture has shifted in the opposite direction. Vendors say meat prices there have declined in recent days. They note that while similar meat in Baku may sell for 20 to 21 manats per kilogram, prices in the district are available in the 15 to 17 manat range.
According to local sellers, good-quality lamb is being offered at around 17 manats, while beef is selling for about 15 to 17 manats per kilogram. They add that prices also vary depending on the weight of the animal and the quality of the meat. Smaller lamb cuts may sell for 12 to 13 manats per kilogram, while heavier ones are priced at 16 to 17 manats. Standard veal is also said to remain in the 15 to 16 manat range.
Buyers in these districts say they are generally satisfied with current prices. Sellers say the decline has been visible over roughly the last 10 days.
The mixed trend suggests that Azerbaijan’s meat market is still moving on a highly local basis, with prices shaped not only by overall demand but also by district-level supply, holiday effects and differences between Baku and the regions.