Azerbaijan-India Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.44B total volume •Azerbaijan surplus: $1.04B

AzerbaijanIndia

$1.24B

Exports (2023)

IndiaAzerbaijan

$199.15M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.04B

Surplus for Azerbaijan

Total Trade

$1.44B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Azerbaijan and India. Green line shows exports from Azerbaijan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Azerbaijan-India commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

AzerbaijanIndia Exports

$1.24B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
99.0% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$1.23B
99.0% of exports
2Iodine
$5.77M
0.5% of exports
3Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)
$3.39M
0.3% of exports
4Tanned or crust hides and skins: without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet blue), full grains, unsplit: grain splits
$776,872
0.1% of exports
5Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined
$440,731
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Azerbaijan's export portfolio to India demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndiaAzerbaijan Imports

$199.15M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
21.2% concentration
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$42.25M
21.2% of imports
2Tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smoking
$26.27M
13.2% of imports
3Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$10.27M
5.2% of imports
4Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%
$10.08M
5.1% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$9.53M
4.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Azerbaijan's import pattern from India reveals significant dependencyin cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Azerbaijan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to India, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $1.44B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Azerbaijan-India Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.44 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Azerbaijan maintains a surplus of $1.04 billion
  • Export Focus: Azerbaijan's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, iodine, alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from India include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smoking, telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $1.44B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Azerbaijan leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Azerbaijan's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements India's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.44B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.44B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $1.44 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Azerbaijan's trade surplus of $1.04 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in iodine present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Azerbaijan and India represents a total trade volume of $1.44 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Azerbaijan, with exports exceeding importsby $1.04 billion.

Export Strengths

Azerbaijan's exports to India total $1.24 billion, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $1.23B or99.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from India amount to $199.15 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, with Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed comprising21.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Azerbaijan's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023