BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 10. From January
through July of this year, goods worth 38.35 billion manat ($22.53
billion) were sold to consumers in Azerbaijan’s retail sector.
This was announced in a report published by the State
Statistical Committee.
According to the report, this represents a 3.8% increase
compared to the same period last year.
Meanwhile, from January through June of this year, goods worth
32.389 billion manat ($19.06 billion) were sold to consumers in
Azerbaijan’s retail sector.
Compared to the first six months of 2025, retail sales grew by
3.7% in real terms.
In total, Azerbaijan generated a GDP of 76.818 billion manat
($45.1 billion) for the period from January through July of this
year. This figure increased by 1.4% compared to the same period in
2025.
Over the reporting period, value added in the oil and gas sector
of the economy decreased by 0.6% to 22.917 billion manat ($13.4
billion), while in the non-oil and gas sector, it increased by 2.2%
to 53.901 billion manat ($31.71 billion).
The retail sector includes all businesses that sell goods and
services directly to end consumers for personal use. It sits at the
final stage of the supply chain, acting as a bridge between
producers or wholesalers and everyday buyers. The Retail industry
is a major global economic driver and a massive source of jobs.
