The 7TH SAMRT LIFE EXPO AZERBAIJAN

Exhibition Date: September 25-27, 2025

Exhibition location: Baku International Convention and Exhibition Center

Host: KAC International Exhibition Group

Scope of exhibits:

1. Building Materials and Decoration Exhibition Area: Building materials, building hardware tools, engineering machinery and equipment, lighting fixtures, decorative materials, furniture, etc;

2. Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Exhibition Area: Home Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Automatic Control Systems, etc;

3. Exhibition Area for Boutique and Daily Consumer Goods: Home Textiles, Leather Products, Clothing and Fabrics, Accessories and Accessories, Various Shoes, Daily Necessities, etc;

4. Automotive and Parts Exhibition Area: Various types of vehicles and automotive parts, automotive decorations, and various tools.

Azerbaijan Introduction:

Azerbaijan is located in the southeastern part of the Transcaucasian region at the junction of the Eurasian continent, with an area of 86600 square kilometers. It borders the Caspian Sea in the east, Iran and Türkiye in the south, Russia in the north, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan across the sea in the east, and Georgia and Armenia in the west. It connects Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Russia. It is an important node and trade route of the "the Belt and Road", which is one of the countries through which China Europe trains pass. And it has many trade ports including Baku Port, the largest in the Caspian Sea region, with natural advantages in international trade logistics.

In 2023, the GDP will reach 87.721 billion US dollars, with a real GDP growth rate of 4.6% for the whole year. As of December 2023, the population of Azerbaijan is 10.1645 million, with a high growth rate. The median age is 32 years old, of which 24% are under 14 years old and 65% are between 18-50 years old. The population has strong purchasing power and is enthusiastic about consumption. Its ethnic characteristics are liking excitement, socializing, and hosting parties.

Azerbaijan is rich in oil and gas resources, with oil reserves ranking 20th in the world and natural gas reserves ranking 9th in the world. The oil and gas and related industries account for more than 70% of the country's GDP, earning it the nickname "Little Dubai of Central Asia". Azerbaijan's industry is based on the energy economy of oil and gas extraction, supplemented by automobile maintenance, trade, agriculture, and a small amount of manufacturing. The productivity of daily necessities is relatively low, and most of the materials rely on imports, especially lacking high-quality products. In 2024, China will become Azerbaijan's second largest trading partner and the largest source of imports, with 45% of China's trade with the South Caucasus region coming from Azerbaijan.

Market opportunities:

When Azerbaijan was still a former Soviet republic, it and Russia were the only two republics that did not require central financial subsidies. Nowadays, Azerbaijan remains the wealthiest country in the Transcaucasian region, with strategic foreign exchange reserves exceeding $50 billion.

In recent years, with the rapid development of the Chinese economy, Azerbaijanis have begun to actively learn Chinese culture, purchase Chinese goods, and have sparked a "China fever" in the local area. "Made in China" is popular locally, and China's exports to Azerbaijan have grown rapidly, with a growth rate of 46% in 2023.

With other energy economy countries carrying out economic reforms and achieving excellent results, the Azerbaijani government has begun to actively develop non oil industries while consolidating oil and gas development, in order to promote the comprehensive development of the national economy. The development momentum of large-scale infrastructure, tourism services, and retail industries

The magnificent natural scenery of the Caucasus, the ancient Persian civilization of Azerbaijan, and the continuous construction of tourist destinations have also brought more and more tourists to Azerbaijan. Driven by the tourism industry, the trade market has more demand and potential business opportunities, which has also driven the rapid development of the overall economy.

In addition to its domestic terminal market, Azerbaijan also has a superior radiation market - Iran. Iran has a population of 88.55 million and a GDP of approximately 409.5 billion US dollars in 2023, with a growth rate of 5.4%. The economy is mainly based on oil and natural gas extraction, with abundant oil and gas reserves. The proven oil reserves are 93 billion barrels, accounting for 10% of the world's total reserves and ranking fifth in the world; The proven natural gas reserves are 24 trillion cubic meters, accounting for 16% of the world's total reserves, second only to Russia and ranking second in the world. In 2024, Iran's daily oil production has exceeded 2.7 million barrels.

Due to the sanctions imposed on Iran, it is difficult for Chinese foreign trade enterprises to directly export products to Iran. However, Azerbaijan, due to its frequent civilian and commercial activities with Iran, allows Chinese foreign trade enterprises to export to Azerbaijan and then transit to Iran. Azerbaijan and Iran share a common border that stretches for hundreds of kilometers; Both countries belong to the Muslim ethnic group; Iran has 20 million Azerbaijanis, so the two countries have deep cultural and historical ties. The trade relationship between Azerbaijan and Iran has become increasingly interdependent and close due to Iran's sanctions, providing the most convenient channel for Chinese enterprises to transit through Iran.

Diplomatic relations between the two countries:

During the meeting, the two sides issued the Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Azerbaijan on Establishing Strategic Partnership, and signed a series of cooperation documents on jointly building the "the Belt and Road", connectivity and other fields. Since 2017, Azerbaijan has actively participated in the construction of the "the Belt and Road" and sought new opportunities for cooperation in various industries. The development strategies of the two countries are highly consistent, and cooperation on jointly building the the Belt and Road has continued to advance, with bilateral trade volume growing more than 1200 times in 30 years.

The main products imported by Azerbaijan from China include mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, automobiles, building materials, clothing, consumer electronics, and food.