BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 28. Trade turnover
between Azerbaijan and China for the period from January through
February 2026 amounted to $779.4 million, an increase of $34
million, or 4.6%, compared to the same period last year.
Data obtained by Trend from the State Customs Committee indicates that
China accounted for 12.44% of Azerbaijan’s total foreign trade
turnover, ranking 3rd among the country’s largest trading
partners.
Over the reporting period, Azerbaijan’s exports to China totaled
$21.6 million, rising by $10.7 million, nearly doubling compared to
the same period last year. Imports from China amounted to $757.8
million, up by $23.3 million, or 3.2% year-on-year, making China
Azerbaijan’s leading import partner.
Overall, Azerbaijan’s foreign trade turnover amounted to $6.264
billion in the reporting period, down by $2.64 billion, or 29.6%
year-on-year. Of this, $3.66 billion accounted for exports and
$2.59 billion for imports.
Consequently, the country achieved a positive trade balance of
$1.06 billion, which is $438 million—or 1.7 times—higher than the
previous year’s figure.
