AZE.US Azerbaijan is increasing exports of several agricultural products, yet domestic food prices remain elevated, highlighting a persistent imbalance between external demand and local affordability. Economist Rashad Hasanov says producers tend to prioritize higher-margin foreign markets, which can limit supply inside the country and keep retail prices from falling even during periods of strong harvests. … Read more
AZE.US Silver prices in Azerbaijan have risen sharply over the past year, outpacing gains in gold and drawing increased attention from retail buyers and small-scale investors. Market sellers report that the retail price of silver has climbed from roughly 4-5 manats per gram a year ago to about 13-15 manats today. Purchase prices for scrap … Read more
AZE.US Discussion over a potential increase in water tariffs in Azerbaijan is drawing attention beyond коммунальные расходы, touching on wider questions of economic governance, pricing policy, and the financial sustainability of state utilities. The proposed adjustment, reportedly affecting both households and commercial users and framed around differentiated тарифы, follows a series of earlier price movements. … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s automobile import market is undergoing a rapid reorientation, with demand moving away from Chinese vehicles toward cars purchased at U.S. auctions. The shift follows the cancellation of preferential conditions that had previously supported imports from China, according to market participants. Industry specialists report that prices for vehicles acquired through American auctions have risen … Read more
AZE.US The concept of “natural village products” is becoming increasingly difficult to verify in Azerbaijan as declining small-scale farming, weak certification mechanisms and growing consumer skepticism reshape the food market. Vendors from regional districts say genuine farm produce is reaching urban markets in smaller volumes. Limited pasture access, rising livestock maintenance costs and shrinking rural … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is preparing to introduce administrative penalties for the use and circulation of electronic cigarettes, under draft amendments currently under discussion in parliament’s committee on legal policy and state building. The proposed legislation would impose a fine of 30 manats (about $18) for smoking e-cigarettes in streets and other public places. The draft also … Read more
AZE.US Shoppers report rising prices for everyday dairy staples like milk, cheese and yogurt. Vendors see stable pricing. Economists point to long-term inflationary trends, higher input costs and global market pressures shaping price dynamics. Consumers in Azerbaijan’s markets say they are paying more for basic dairy products than a few months ago, with milk, cheese, … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan imported 129,933 tonnes of wheat in January, worth $28.87 million, marking a 50% increase in volume and a 54.4% rise in value compared with the same period last year, according to data cited by economist Natig Jafarli. The figures highlight the country’s continued reliance on imported food staples despite long-standing policy emphasis on … Read more
AZE.US Rental prices in Azerbaijan’s capital continue to climb amid strong demand and limited housing supply, making affordable accommodation increasingly difficult to secure for students and young families. Current monthly rents across Baku range roughly from 250 to 1,400 manats, with higher prices concentrated in central districts where infrastructure, commercial activity, and population density remain … Read more
AZE.US Concerns are growing in Azerbaijan over a possible rise in pharmaceutical prices, including medications used in oncology treatment, amid broader inflationary pressure affecting consumer goods and daily living costs. Reports from pharmacies indicate that prices for certain medicines have already begun to shift in recent weeks. Any sustained increase in oncology drug costs could … Read more