Baku: In January-May 2026, Azerbaijan produced 44,376.8 tons of salt, marking a 30.1 percent increase compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, as of June 1, stocks of finished products decreased 4.9 times compared to the same period last year, standing at 29.8 tons. In January-May 2025, salt production in the country amounted to 34,105.9 tons, while stocks of finished products stood at 144.8 tons.