Hybrid Boom, EV Slump: Azerbaijan’s Auto Imports Surge

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Baku, September 16, 2025, 

Azerbaijan imported 74,481 motor vehicles in January – August 2025, up 26.4 percent compared to the same period last year, according to data from the State Customs Committee.

The total value of imported cars reached $1.38 billion, reflecting a 24.3 percent increase year-on-year. Passenger cars and other motor vehicles designed for transporting people made up the bulk of imports, totaling 68,295 units worth $1.24 billion, an increase of 27.7 percent.

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Hybrid vehicles continued to dominate the market. Over eight months, 37,183 hybrids were brought into the country, nearly tripling in volume compared with last year. Their combined value was $733 million, almost double the previous year’s figure.

By contrast, electric car imports dropped sharply. Just 1,412 EVs entered Azerbaijan during the reporting period, down 28.4 percent, with a total value of $44.3 million – a decline of 43.6 percent.

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