Azerbaijan has seriously increased meat imports in two months of the year

Published 2024년 3월 25일

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In the early months of this year, Azerbaijan has experienced a significant increase in meat product imports, with an 11.7 percent rise in volume to 8,180 tons and a 45.4 percent surge in value to $17.442 million. This growth is driven by factors such as population growth, diverse consumer preferences, economic challenges in local meat production, and adverse climatic conditions. The increased imports, especially of lamb and other popular meats, not only cater to the rising demand but also escalate competition between local and foreign meat producers. This situation underscores the necessity for enhanced support for domestic producers, including subsidies, tax benefits, and other supportive measures to bolster the local meat production industry.

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In January-February of this year, Azerbaijan increased imports of meat products by 11.7 percent or 858 tons to 8,180. Korovainfo reports this with reference to data from the State Customs Committee. In monetary terms, purchases increased by 45.4 percent or 5 million 450 thousand US dollars or up to 17 million 442 thousand tons. In particular, costs have increased for the purchase of lamb and other traditionally in demand meat. Read also The US Department of Agriculture expects an increase in Chinese pork imports Experts named several reasons for increasing meat imports by the republic. Some of them deal directly with consumers. For example, population growth in a country requires an increase in food production in general, including meat. This is causing an increase in demand for nutritious and protein-rich foods. Meat products belong to one of its types. Also, consumers have different taste preferences for meat, while the domestic range of these products is ...

Source: Rosng