Tea Sector Review - Azerbaijan

Tea cultivation in Azerbaijan has economic value and potential for greening, but it is not a primary economic crop. This study suggests reassessing support to the tea sector.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Azerbaijan boasts a rich heritage of tea cultivation, spanning centuries. However, despite its longstanding presence, tea remains a crop of secondary economic importance in the country. Recognizing its economic significance and immense potential for sustainable development, this study advocates for a reassessment of support to the tea sector.

Azerbaijan's tea industry has a long and illustrious history, dating back to ancient times. The country's climate and soil conditions are ideal for tea cultivation, and the tea industry has played an important role in the country's economy for centuries. However, despite its historical significance, tea remains a crop of secondary economic importance in Azerbaijan.

One of the main reasons for this is the low market demand for tea in Azerbaijan. While tea is a popular beverage worldwide, it is not as widely consumed in Azerbaijan as other beverages such as coffee or alcohol. This low demand has resulted in a limited market for tea producers, which has made it difficult for them to generate sustainable profits.

In addition to low market demand, the tea sector in Azerbaijan faces several other challenges. These include poor infrastructure, limited access to finance, and limited marketing and promotion efforts. These challenges have made it difficult for tea producers to expand their operations and reach new markets.

Despite these challenges, the tea sector in Azerbaijan has immense potential for growth and development. Tea is a healthy beverage that is widely consumed around the world, and there is a growing demand for sustainable and organic products. The country's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty also make it an attractive destination for tourists, who are interested in learning more about tea cultivation and tasting the local tea.

To capitalize on this potential, the government and other stakeholders in the tea sector need to take steps to support the growth and development of the industry. This may include investing in infrastructure such as roads, irrigation systems, and storage facilities, providing access to finance for tea producers, and promoting and marketing the local tea industry to new markets.

In conclusion, while Azerbaijan has a long tradition of tea cultivation, it is far from being a crop of primary economic significance. However, with its economic value and potential for greening, this study suggests reassessing support to the tea sector. By investing in infrastructure, providing access to finance, and promoting and marketing the local tea industry, the government and other stakeholders can help to ensure that the tea sector in Azerbaijan continues to grow and thrive in the years to come.

Dimension: 250 x 176 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789251362433