Export trends of the fruit growing sector in the Republic of Azerbaijan: a comparative analysis

The article analyzes 5 main fruits exported from the Republic of Azerbaijan (persimmons, hazelnuts, apples, cherries, and peaches) in terms of export quantity, value and price for the years of 2013-2022. The general export trends of those products on a global scale were determined and comparisons were conducted. As a result of the analysis, forecasts were made on the export trend of 5 products. It is shown that the trend of production and export of the investigated products in the Republic of Azerbaijan will continue to grow in the next 5 years; in terms of prices, although the expected overall dynamics is positive, their growth rate will continue with a weakening trend. At the same time, recommendations for producers and policy makers were put forward under the conditions of increasing export quantity and stable export prices.