In the first quarter of 2023, Azerbaijan saw a significant increase in fresh apple exports, with a total of 22.24 thousand tons exported earning the country $14 million 304.4 thousand. This represents a doubling of the quantity exported and a 96% increase in value compared to the same period in 2022. The majority of these exports, 94.5%, were to Russia, with the volume and value of these exports also doubling compared to the previous year.