BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. The trade volume
between Azerbaijan and Japan reached $20.9 million in January
2026.
Data obtained by Trend from the State Customs Committee indicates that
this marks a decrease of $5.5 million, or 20.7%, compared to the
same period in 2025.
Moreover, exports from Azerbaijan to Japan amounted to $1.27
million, an increase of more than $200,000, or 18.6%,
year-on-year.
Meanwhile, imports from Japan to Azerbaijan totaled $19.6
million, down by $5.65 million, or 22.3%, compared to the previous
year.
Over the same period, the total foreign trade volume of
Azerbaijan was $3.53 billion, reflecting a decline of $1.5 billion,
or 30.5%, compared to January 2025. Out of this total, exports
accounted for $2.23 billion, a decrease of $802 million, or 26.4%,
while imports totaled $1.30 billion, down by $750 million, or
36.5%. The positive trade balance stood at $933.6 million, which is
$52.4 million, or 5.3%, lower than in the same period last
year.
