What are Azerbaijan’s main agricultural products?

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Azerbaijan’s agricultural sector is diverse, benefiting from varied climatic conditions across its different regions. Grain is the country's leading agricultural product, followed by raw cotton as the second most valuable crop.1

Key agricultural products include:

  • Fruits and Nuts: Azerbaijan produces a variety of fruits, including pomegranates, citrus, and feijoa, as well as walnuts and hazelnuts.12
  • Viticulture: Favorable conditions support extensive viticulture, with many grape varieties used for wine production.12
  • Vegetables: The country produces both spring and winter vegetables, including early varieties.12
  • Specialized Crops: Depending on the region, other significant crops include tea, tobacco, rice, corn (maize), and aromatic plants such as mint, basil, and roses.2

Additionally, the country is involved in silkworm breeding and maintains a fishing industry centered on sturgeon from the Caspian Sea, which is used to produce caviar. Animal husbandry, particularly the raising of sheep and pigs, also contributes to the nation's agricultural output.12