Azerbaijan’s export strategy enters new phase with rise of US and Chinese markets

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24 November 2025 17:12 (UTC+04:00)

Qabil Ashirov

For many years, Azerbaijan’s export geography followed a very simple formula: oil and gas flowed to Europe, while most non-oil products were directed to the markets of Turkey and the CIS. This model seemed logical for several reasons — geographical proximity, logistical advantages, and long-established economic ties. However, one of the core principles of economics remains unchanged: relying on a single market may be convenient, but it is just as dangerous.

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