In May, consumer prices for food products, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco in Azerbaijan saw a slight decline of 0.1% compared to April, though they recorded a 6.6% increase relative to the same period last year.
This information was provided to the Operative Information Center-OMM by the State Statistical Committee.
According to the report, price fluctuations varied across specific food items during the month. Products such as buckwheat, beef and lamb, sausage products, cheese, cottage cheese, margarine, sunflower and corn oil, lemons, apples, kiwis, white cabbage, broccoli, greens, green beans, table beets, onions, and both carbonated and non-carbonated waters saw price increases. Conversely, prices decreased for fresh fish, eggs, bananas, strawberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplants, carrots, garlic, and potatoes. Other food items remained relatively stable in price.
Beyond food, consumer prices for non-food products increased by 0.1% compared to the previous month and by 3.9% year-on-year. During May, costs rose for paints, plastic pipes, detergents, and personal hygiene products, while jewelry prices declined. Other non-food items showed no significant price changes.
The cost of paid services provided to the population increased by 0.2% compared to April and by 5.7% compared to the same period last year. The rise was primarily driven by increased costs for international air passenger transport services, while other paid services remained largely unchanged.
For the January-May period, consumer prices rose by 5.6% compared to the same period in 2025. This includes a 6.7% increase for food, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco, a 3.7% increase for non-food products, and a 5.7% increase for paid services. The annual inflation rate for May stood at 5.6%, with a monthly change of 0.1%.
The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan regularly monitors these indicators to provide an accurate overview of the national economic landscape and inflation trends, which are critical for both government policy planning and consumer awareness.
