In 2023, Azerbaijan saw an 8.7% increase in hazelnut exports, totaling 21.948 thousand tons and valued at $119.555 million, a 12.4% increase from the previous year. The main importers were Russia, Germany, and Italy, with exports to Russia and Germany increasing by 14.5% and 12% respectively, while exports to Italy declined by 38.4%. Other countries importing Azerbaijani hazelnuts included Switzerland, Turkey, Poland, Latvia, and France. Azerbaijan is recognized as one of the world's largest producers and exporters of hazelnuts.