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Overview of Agriculture sector
I! Agricultural lands – 4.7 mln ha I! Labor force – 40% I! Agricultural output in 2012 – 6211 mln USD I! Cereals taking the leading role in a/c output I! Tax holidays I! Traditional CIS markets I! Subsidies I! Climatic zones/types – 9 out of 11
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Overview of Industry sector!
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Agriculture in Azerbaijan: inputs for food processing
Production of main crops (thousands, tonnes)
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Opportunities for FDI in Agriculture !
I! Production of fresh fruits and vegetables I! Pedigree cattle farms I! Poultry-farming I! Seed farming I! Floriculture I! Horticulture I! Apiculture I! Silkworm breeding I! Medicinal herbs
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Overview of Food Processing sector
The main segments of the food processing industry in Azerbaijan: I!Meat processing I!Production of dairy products I!Canning of fruits and vegetables I!Beverages Food products are high on the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda for import substitution and export orientation Azerbaijan is a traditional supplier of agriculture and food products to CIS market of around 300 mln. population
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Production of main animal products (thousands, tonnes)
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Agriculture in Azerbaijan: foodstuffs consumption
Consumption of main food products
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Opportunities: Food Processing
I! Production of tomato paste I! Production of fruit juices I! Production of meat and dairy products I! Production of plant and animal oils I! Honey production I! Production of mineral and natural water I! Potato processing (production of potato chips, potato flour etc) I! Bakery and Confectionery production I! Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables, dried fruit production I! Nuts processing and Production of hazel chocolate oil I! Production of baby food I! Production of olives and olive products I! Wine production and other alcoholic drinks I! Production of mayonnaise, ketchup and other sauces
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Opportunities: Infrastructure!
I!Cold storages I!Greenhouses I!Grain storehouses I!Slaughterhouses I!Logistics centers I!Agricultural equipment I!Packaging and labeling facilities I!Agro-industry services I!Veterinary and phytosanitary services
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Advantages of investing
I!0% taxes in agriculture I!Subsidies I!Institutional and financial support I!Ready consumer market I!Fast growing market within Azerbaijan I!Easy access to the growing markets of the neigbouring countries I!Wide variety of agricultural products I!Experienced and cost-effective workforce I!GSP, GSP+ I!Good export potential â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hub to supply for the former USSR / Western & Central Asia and Middle East
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Export products:
I! Fruit and vegetables I! Meat and meat products I! Dairy products I! Canned goods I! Natural Juices I! Mineral water I! Exotic fruits I! Jams
Export opportunities in and food processing sectors
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