Azerbaijan-Italy trade turnover surges 21% in early 2025

The volume of mutual trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Italy for January-May 2025 reached approximately $5.34 billion, marking a 21.1% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the State Customs Committee.

Exports from Azerbaijan to Italy saw a significant rise of 21.2%, totalling around $5.13 billion during the five-month period. The export share accounted for 46.6% of Azerbaijan’s total trade, up from 37.97% in January-May 2024, Caliber.Az reports.

Meanwhile, imports from Italy increased by 17.7%, reaching nearly $213 million. However, the import share slightly decreased to 2.13%, compared to 2.47% in the same period last year.

This growth reflects strengthening economic ties between the two countries in 2025.

By Sabina Mammadli