Exports rise six times
Azerbaijan`s exports in the first half of 2008 rose six times
compared to the same period of last year, hitting a high of $17
billion, the State Customs Committee said.
Imports to the country increased 25.6% in January-June. Azerbaijan carried out trade with 127 countries in this period.
The assortment of goods delivered to Azerbaijan is more diverse than that of exported commodities. Goods of over 5,000 types were delivered to the country in the first half-year, while those of only 1,565 types exported.
Russia and Italy were Azerbaijan`s largest trade partners in the mentioned period. Russia exported 17% of all goods delivered to the country. It is followed by Turkey, with 11%, Germany with 8%, and Ukraine with 6.6%. 41.3% of Azerbaijani exported goods were taken to Italy, while over 10% - to the United States and Israel each.
Imports to the country increased 25.6% in January-June. Azerbaijan carried out trade with 127 countries in this period.
The assortment of goods delivered to Azerbaijan is more diverse than that of exported commodities. Goods of over 5,000 types were delivered to the country in the first half-year, while those of only 1,565 types exported.
Russia and Italy were Azerbaijan`s largest trade partners in the mentioned period. Russia exported 17% of all goods delivered to the country. It is followed by Turkey, with 11%, Germany with 8%, and Ukraine with 6.6%. 41.3% of Azerbaijani exported goods were taken to Italy, while over 10% - to the United States and Israel each.
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