Azerbaijan increased production and export of potatoes

In the period between January and October of 2020, 982,1 tons of potatoes were produced in Azerbaijan. According to the State Statistics Committee, compared to the same period last year, this indicator increased by 1,6%.

In January-September, Azerbaijan exported 81,320 tons of potatoes in the amount of 33.76 mln US dollars, which is respectively 25,8% and 31,8% higher than the indicators of 9 months of last year.

During this period, the country imported 104,300 tons of potatoes. Compared to the corresponding period last year, this was an increase in volume by 4,6%, the cost - by 1,1%.