Beyond barrel: How cotton anchors Azerbaijan’s economic transition

Azernews.Az

31 May 2025 14:56 (UTC+04:00)

Qabil Ashirov

In an age dominated by digital trade and global finance, it is often easy to overlook the humble crop. Yet, sometimes, the quiet heartbeat of an economy can be felt most clearly in its fields. Azerbaijan’s cotton sector, represented by the “Azərpambıq Agrarian Industrial Complex,” continues to remind us of the enduring relevance of traditional industries within a rapidly diversifying economy. Between January and April of this year, Azərpambıq—managed by the Azerbaijan Investment Holding—exported $11.6 million worth of products. While this marks a decrease of ...

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