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Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

11th Exhibition of agriculture, plant cultivation and animal husbandry

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General Information

Area

Population (2016*)

GDP per capita (2015)

AzerbaijanAzerbaijan, with over 9 million inhabitants, is the largest and most populous country in the Caucasus region. With its 9 climate zones, the country has a variety of soil types and favorable conditions for a diverse agriculture. Azerbaijan has the largest agricultural basin in the region. About 54.9 percent of the country is agricultural land. It is the second-fastest growing economy among 179 countries in terms of GDP per capita growth in 2001-2010 (The Economist). The GDP has grown by three times in the past 10 years. Azerbaijan is located on the south-eastern border of Europe serving as the natural bridge between Europe and Asia. Furthermore it is the logistics hub for the Caspian region with the biggest airport, sea port and railway network.

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Area used for agriculture 4 769 000 ha

86 600 m²

9 754 000

6 794 USD

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IMPORTANT TRADE PARTNERS

15,60%

12,70%

9,20%

7,50%

6,40%6,10%

6,00%

5,60%

3,40%

27,50%

IMPORTRussia

Turkey

USA

Germany

Japan Italy

UK

China

Ukraine

Other

Indonesia

1 9 ,7 0%

10 ,7 0%

7 ,6 0%

4 ,8 0%7 ,0 0%

4 ,1 0%

3 ,2 0%

32 ,4 0%

EXPORTSOther

Germany

Italy

France

Czech RepublicIsraelRussia

AustriaPortugal

Georgia

Source:www.gtai.de

The European Union is one of the biggest export and import markets for Azerbaijan with a 53% and 34% share in Azerbaijan‘s total exports and imports respectively. The EU‘s exports to Azerbaijan consist primarily of machinery and transport equipment, whereas EU imports from Azerbaijan cover mainly oil and gas (98% of total imports). The Country has the third easiest tax paying procedures among CIS countries. There are no general trade barriers or prohibitions for imports of any type of goods to Azerbaijan and a minimum level of non-trade barriers for international trade. In order to stimulate production in the non-oil sectors of economy, Azerbaijan abolished customs duties and VAT for imports of many products and types of equipment applied in the agro-food production.

The leading exporters of the European Union to Azerbaijan

22,3%

20,1%

17,1%

8,4%

6,0%

3,4%Austria

France

The Netherlands

Italy

United Kingdom

Germany

Source: European External Action Service

World Bank forecasts on economic development in Azerbaijan

(real change)

Source: Weltbank

International companies have very good opportunities to contribute to the development of the „non-oil sector“ by offering agricultural products, machinery, services and know-how. Azerbaijan ist the 40th most competitive economy among 148 countries and 1st among CIS members (WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016). It has also one of the highest employment rates in the region (95%).

2015 2016 2017 2018

Gross domestic product (GDP) 1,10% -1,90% 0,70% 1,30%

Household consumption 6,0% -2,6% 2,0% 2,4%

Gross domestic investment -11,5% -17,0% -3,0% 0,8%

Import (Goods and services) -5,0% -10,0% -3,0% 0,2%

Agriculture 6,0% 4,2% 4,0% 4,0%

Inflation 7,7% 14,0% 2,4% 2,1%

General government final consumption expenditure (GFCE) -4,1% -5,7% 1,2% 2,1%

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GROWTH OF ECONOMIC SECTORS (SELECTED, 2015)

10,9%

Industry

Retail

2,4%

IT- Sector6,8%

Services5,1%

Agriculture6,6%

Mining2,0%

Electricity and gas supply

-0,4%-2,0%

0,0%

2,0%

4,0%

6,0%

8,0%

10,0%

12,0%

GDP GROWTH(Change in %, real)

5,8%

2,8%

1,1%

-3,0%

1,0%

-4,0%

-3,0%

-2,0%

-1,0%

0,0%

1,0%

2,0%

3,0%

4,0%

5,0%

6,0%

7,0%

2013 2014 2015* 2016* 2017*

* estimated

Source:www.gtai.de

Source:www.gtai.de

Economy and Trade

CaspianAgro 2017May 17 - 19

11th International exhibition of agriculture, plant cultivation and animal husbandry

The MarketAzerbaijan has the largest agricultural basin in the region. At the beginning of 2007 there were 4,755,100 hectares of utilized agricultural area. In the same year the total wood resources counted 136 million m³. Azerbaijan‘s agricultural scientific research institutes are focused on meadows and pastures, horticulture and subtropical crops, green vegetables, viticulture and wine-making, cotton growing and medicinal plants. Livestock, dairy products, wine and spirits are also important farm products.

The ExhibitionCaspianAgro – is one of the biggest regional trade fairs for agricultural machinery, animal husbandry and plant cultivation, which is the most visited and media covered event in the region. It is designated to promote sustainable development of agriculture, technical implementation of progressive technologies into the agro-industrial complex of Azerbaijan, exchange of ideas and practices, strengthening of business ties between local and foreign agrarians. The participants of exhibition will have a great opportunity to establish contacts with importers, exporters, distributors, as well as the representatives of wholesale and retail sectors.

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EXHIBITION

KEY FIGURES IN 2016

EXHIBITION GROUND

7 707 Visitors

187 Exhibitors

EXHIBITION AREA

8 933 sqmCaspianAgro 2017

Date: May 17 - 19, Location: Baku/AzerbaijanTopics: Agricultural machinery Livestock and poultry Plant cultivation Feed Veterinary Growing fruits and vegetables Recycling LogisticsFounded: 2006

One of the biggest trade fair for agricultural machinery, plant cultivation and animal

husbandry in the region!

Baku Expo Centre - is a multipurpose events venue designed and constructed in accordance with highest international standards. It is a common ground for industry exhibitions, conferences, product demonstrations, seminars, meetings, corporate events for business and entertainment. The complex has a territory with a total area of 10 hectares and a total exposition area of over 20 000 sqm. There are three pavilions well equipped to hold exhibitions on the widest range of subjects. In addition facility offers one conference hall, two meeting rooms, a business centre, food courts and other support services.

Participating countries:Azerbaijan, France, Italy, Japan, Sri Lanka, The Netherlands, Turkey, Ukraine, Germany, USA, Russia, Georgia, Belarus, Spain, Israel, Latvia, China, Indonesia, Austria and Belgium.

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List of Exhibitors 2016 (extract)

Altogether 187 exhibitors from 20 countries

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Agdash Yem fabriki - Azerbaijan Aqro-Azerinvest - Azerbaijan Aqrokimya - Azerbaijan Agropolyane - France Agrosell - Azerbaijan Agri Sciences - Turkey Agrekal - Turkey Agroweld - Turkey ARS - Japan Azerkosmos - Azerbaijan Azertexnika - Azerbaijan Azeryem - Azerbaijan Azertoxum - Azerbaijan Aztexnika - Azerbaijan Bato - the Netherlands Betko - Turkey Brown Coir - Sri Lanka Royal Brinkman - the Netherlands Cansa - Turkey Cermac - Italy TECO srl - Italy IRTEC SPA - Italy VIVAI MAZZONI - Italy Debets Schalke - the Netherlands Dell - UkraineFerrari Costruzioni Meccaniche Srl - Italy Forigo Roteritalia srl - Italy Forteco - the Netherlands FNC Tarim - Turkey GBR Trade - Azerbaijan Gen Fog - Turkey Horsch - Germany

CASE IH Agriculrure - Italy Rostselmash - Russia Klever - Russia Maschio-Gaspardo - Italy Reinke - USA Irrimec - Italy Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia - Georgia Lili Wine - Georgia Zedazeni - Georgia JSC Telavi Wine Cellar - Georgia Hereti Wine Cellar - Georgia Kakhuri Gvinis Marani - Georgia Gori Feeding Cannery Kula - Georgia Ltd “Sales Management Company - Georgia Shaloshvili Cellar - Georgia Gomselmash - Belarus Grodan - the Netherlands Grow Group - Azerbaijan IEP - Spain Ikbal Ticaret - Turkey Embassy of Indonesia - Indonesia GW Corporation - Indonesia PT.Ade Purnama.Sejahtera - Indonesia IWAPI - Indonesia Pemkab.Purwakarta - Indonesia Indromeccanica Lucchini SPA - Italy Orsi Group - Agriculture products - Italy Kurtsan - Turkey Lerik Broiler LLC - Azerbaijan Lerik Seed Potato Company - Azerbaijan Mardenkro - the Netherlands MED TRUST Handelsges.m.b.H - Austria

Meteor Systems - the Netherlands Menno - Germany Neco - Azerbaijan Netafim - Israel Pelemix - Israel Plastica Kritis - the Netherlands Preco - Latvia Priva - the Netherlands Profit Ambalaj - Turkey Raesa - Spain Richel Group - France Rijk Zwaan - the Netherlands Royal Pride - the Netherlands Shagdag - Azerbaijan Sakalak Tarim - Turkey Sinus - Turkey Simonetti Adamo Sr.l. - Italy Sorma - Italy Specht - Germany Spectra - Azerbaijan Spedo - Italy Stepsystems - Germany Sular Tarim - Turkey Tecnoclima - Italy Tetra - Turkey Tok Fidan - Turkey Trionis - Russia Valley - USA Vifra - Italy Yagmur 2 - Azerbaijan YTO - Chinaet al.

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11th International exhibition of agriculture, plant cultivation and animal husbandry

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