Economy

Mass Poultry Deaths Reported In Several Regions

Aze.US Residents in multiple districts in Azerbaijan report the rapid die-off of chickens, turkeys, geese, and ducks, with veterinarians pointing to seasonal infections and poor...

Azerbaijan Moves to Phase Out Asbestos Roofing by 2027

Aze.US Azerbaijan has approved a full withdrawal of asbestos-containing construction materials from civilian circulation, setting July 1, 2027 as the deadline for banning the import...

Azerbaijan Places Digital Transformation at the Center of Its Economic Future

Aze,US Digitalization, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure are becoming central pillars of Azerbaijan’s long-term development strategy, President Ilham Aliyev said during a government meeting dedicated...

Azerbaijan May Move to Restrict the Use of Aging Vehicles

Aze.US Uzbekistan’s recent decision to ban vehicles older than 50 years from public roads has renewed debate across the region about the future of aging...

As Beef Prices Ease, Azerbaijani Households Continue Shifting Toward Poultry

Aze.US A recent, modest decline in beef and lamb prices in Azerbaijan has done little to reverse a broader consumer trend: households are increasingly turning...

Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia: What Regional Rate Data Says About Household Borrowing

Aze.US Banks market “promo” credit as relief from high rates, but the region’s core problem is structural: expensive funding, wide spreads, and contracts that quietly...

Discounted Loans May Carry Hidden Costs for Borrowers in Azerbaijan

Aze.US Promotional loan offers in Azerbaijan are drawing increased attention as banks continue to issue consumer credit at interest rates often exceeding 20 percent. While...

Housing Fraud Exposes Structural Risks in Azerbaijan’s Real Estate Market

Aze.US Recurring fraud cases in Azerbaijan’s construction sector are highlighting structural weaknesses in real estate governance, undermining buyer confidence and exposing gaps between legal safeguards...

Land Prices in Baku Expected to Rise by 15% in 2026

Aze.US Land values in Baku are projected to increase by around 15 percent in 2026, continuing a broader upward trend in the capital’s real...

Azerbaijan’s Insurance Sector Set for Double-Digit Growth in 2026

Aze.US Azerbaijan’s insurance sector is projected to deliver double-digit growth in 2026, reinforcing its gradual transformation from a peripheral financial service into a core pillar...

Azerbaijan Assesses Risk of Rising Chicken Prices

Aze.US Concerns over potential increases in chicken prices in Azerbaijan have emerged after Turkey raised poultry prices by about 15% ahead of Ramadan and announced...

Taxi Fares May Rise by Up to 10% as Price Hike Debate Intensifies

Aze,US Taxi drivers have received notifications about a potential fare increase of up to 10% amid rising fuel costs. While officials say the change does...

Food Prices Rise by Up to 20%: What’s Happening in Markets Across Baku

Aze,US Food costs in Azerbaijan continue to climb, with residents reporting noticeable price increases for basic goods, weaker purchasing power, and sharp jumps in certain...

Tax Service Warns Businesses of Heavy Fines Over AML Violations

Aze.US Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service has reminded taxpayers of their legal obligations in combating money laundering and terrorist financing, warning that violations may result in...

“Milk” Selling for 10 Manats per Liter Appears in Stores

Aze.US Plant-based milk alternatives are now two to three times more expensive than traditional dairy in Azerbaijan, with demand remaining limited due to high prices...

Why Apartment Prices in Baku Are Rising Two- to Threefold, Economist Explains

Aze.US The sharp increase in housing prices in Baku is driven not only by construction costs but also by taxes, land prices, credit rates, and...

Overseas Parcels Delayed in Azerbaijan as Customs Checks Tighten

Aze.US Consumers in Azerbaijan are increasingly facing significant delays in receiving parcels ordered from abroad, with some shipments taking more than a month to arrive. Buyers...

Why Taxi Drivers Are Canceling More Rides in Baku

Aze.US Ride-hailing users in Baku are increasingly facing canceled trips, even as many taxi drivers complain about declining demand and worsening working conditions. Drivers say one...

Why Imported Oranges Are Dominating Baku’s Markets

Aze.US Shoppers in Baku are increasingly encountering oranges imported from Turkey and Iran, reflecting a widening gap between domestic supply and consumer demand. Vendors say imported...

Courtyards of New Buildings Turn Into Parking Lots as Residents Search for Solutions

Aze.US As new apartment complexes continue to rise across Baku, a quieter urban problem is becoming impossible to ignore: there are simply not enough parking...

Online Shopping in Azerbaijan Could Become More Expensive

Aze.US Online purchases in Azerbaijan could soon become more expensive as lawmakers consider applying value-added tax (VAT) to goods ordered remotely through foreign digital platforms. Under...

Chicken Demand Surges in Azerbaijan as Consumers Shift From Red Meat

Aze.US Demand for chicken meat increased significantly in Azerbaijan in 2025, reflecting shifting consumer behavior amid changing economic conditions. According to the State Statistics Committee, retail...

Where Azerbaijanis Spend Their Millions Abroad

Aze.US In 2025, Azerbaijani citizens traveling overseas directed most of their spending toward transportation, lodging, and dining, according to statistical data cited by Valyuta.az. The...

Azerbaijan Boosts Steel Pipe Production by 95% in 2025

Aze.US The figure marks a strong rebound for the sector after a weaker performance a year earlier.In 2024, steel pipe output totaled 109,800 tons, representing...

Azerbaijan’s Insurance Market Expected to Grow by At Least 10% in 2026

Aze.US Azerbaijan’s insurance sector is projected to expand by at least 10 percent this year, according to Elmar Mirsalayev, Executive Director of the Azerbaijan Insurers...

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