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Development of Import and Export of Animal Husbandry Equipment in Azerbaijan and Its 2026 Opportunities
Azerbaijan has long relied on imports from Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey and other countries for animal husbandry equipment, with weak exports. In 2026, benefited from policy support, deepened China-Azerbaijan economic and trade cooperation and industrial upgrading, import demand will continue to release, and Chinese enterprises will usher in important development opportunities with cost performance and adaptability. The details are as follows:
From 2010 to 2025, with economic recovery and increased agricultural investment, Azerbaijan’s imports of animal husbandry equipment rose steadily. In 2023, China’s exports of agricultural machinery to Azerbaijan increased significantly, with animal husbandry equipment accounting for a higher proportion. The imported products mainly included modern equipment such as milking equipment, temperature control systems and feeding systems, which met the needs of modern cattle and sheep breeding. Importers were mostly large-scale breeding enterprises and agricultural cooperatives, and the government subsidized about 50% of agricultural machinery procurement expenses to stimulate import demand. Due to weak local manufacturing capacity, Azerbaijan’s exports of such equipment were almost zero, with only a small number of accessories exported to neighboring countries.
Policy incentives, oil-driven agricultural investment and technological dependence were the key factors affecting its import and export. The government provided tariff preferences for agricultural machinery imports and encouraged the introduction of foreign capital and technology. With the bilateral trade volume between China and Azerbaijan reaching 1.72 billion US dollars in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 25.2%, Chinese products gradually expanded their market share with high cost performance.
In 2026, the country’s import and export of animal husbandry equipment will face multiple opportunities. Firstly, the government will maintain tariff preferences and 50% procurement subsidies to promote agricultural mechanization rate by 2030. Secondly, the trend of large-scale breeding will boost the demand for automatic feeding, environmental control and manure treatment equipment, as well as feed processing and transportation equipment. Veterinary equipment demand also remains high.
Thirdly, the deepened comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Azerbaijan optimizes trade facilitation, and Chinese equipment, compatible with the former Soviet standards, has obvious competitive advantages. Fourthly, the promotion of agricultural digitalization and green development drives the demand for intelligent and low-carbon equipment. Finally, the 2026 Caspian Agro Exhibition and cross-border e-commerce provide new channels for market development.
For Chinese enterprises, focusing on mid-end cost-effective products, cooperating with local dealers, leveraging preferential policies and adapting equipment to local climate are feasible strategies. Potential risks include market competition from European and Turkish brands, policy changes and high logistics costs. In summary, 2026 will be a critical year for Chinese enterprises to expand Azerbaijan’s animal husbandry equipment market.
