Azerbaijan-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.08B total volume •Azerbaijan surplus: $2.78B

AzerbaijanTürkiye

$5.43B

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeAzerbaijan

$2.65B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.78B

Surplus for Azerbaijan

Total Trade

$8.08B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Azerbaijan and Türkiye. 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-Türkiye commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

AzerbaijanTürkiye Exports

$5.43B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
67.8% top product
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas
$3.68B
67.8% of exports
2Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$676.31M
12.4% of exports
3Electrical energy
$276.22M
5.1% of exports
4Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$222.22M
4.1% of exports
5Cotton: not carded or combed
$86.59M
1.6% of exports
6Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707
$61.46M
1.1% of exports
7Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness
$53.88M
1.0% of exports
8Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$49.49M
0.9% of exports
9Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)
$43.96M
0.8% of exports
10Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms
$30.92M
0.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Azerbaijan's export portfolio to Türkiye demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TürkiyeAzerbaijan Imports

$2.65B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
1.8% concentration
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$48.88M
1.8% of imports
2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$48.81M
1.8% of imports
3Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion
$47.44M
1.8% of imports
4Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
$46.56M
1.8% of imports
5Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
$37.67M
1.4% of imports
6Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$33.50M
1.3% of imports
7Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$29.08M
1.1% of imports
8Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
$27.06M
1.0% of imports
9Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts
$23.49M
0.9% of imports
10Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products
$22.06M
0.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Azerbaijan's import pattern from Türkiye reveals significant dependencyin medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, 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 exportingpetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas to Türkiye, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $8.08B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Azerbaijan-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.08 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Azerbaijan maintains a surplus of $2.78 billion
  • Export Focus: Azerbaijan's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas, oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, electrical energy
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
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 $8.08B 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas.

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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gascomplements Türkiye's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.08B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.08B 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 $8.08 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas and medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Azerbaijan's trade surplus of $2.78 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas 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 Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $8.08 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Azerbaijan, with exports exceeding importsby $2.78 billion.

Export Strengths

Azerbaijan's exports to Türkiye total $5.43 billion, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas, representing $3.68B or67.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $2.65 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprising1.8% 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