Azerbaijan's non-oil exports rise 16.9% in first half of 2026

Azerbaijan's non-oil and gas exports, excluding non-monetary gold, increased by 16.9% year-on-year to $1.8 billion in the first six months of 2026, according to the country's Centre for Economic Reforms and Communications.

The figures show continued growth in exports from sectors outside the country's traditional energy industry, Caliber.Az reports via local media. 

In June alone, non-oil and gas exports totalled $381.9 million, up 18.2% compared with the same month a year earlier.

Food exports reached $175.3 million during the month, marking a 19.4% annual increase, while non-food exports rose 17.3% year-on-year to $206.5 million.

By Sabina Mammadli