In January-October this year, Azerbaijan imported 72,902 cars worth 744,379.31 thousand US dollars, which is 45.5% and 70.2% more than the same period last year.

According to APA-Economics' calculations based on the report of the State Customs Committee, 68,024 cars and other motor vehicles worth $ 630,204.07 were imported to the country during the reporting period.

This figure is 42.5% higher in value and 70.7% higher in number than last year.

In addition, in the first 10 months of this year, the country received 4,571 units of motor vehicles worth $ 72,801.99 thousand (84.6% more in value and 69% more in terms of number compared to the same period last year), 186 units (more than 30 units) worth 27,796.40 thousand dollars (more than 2 times) motor vehicles designed to carry 10 or more people, including the driver, and 121 units (more than 8 units) worth 13,576.85 thousand dollars (14.7% less) special purpose vehicles were imported.

According to the committee, in January-October this year, the country received 10,033 units (up to 2.5 times) of internal combustion engines worth $ 61,059.99 thousand (up 2.7 times more than in January-October last year). Motor-powered vehicles (hybrids), as well as 106 units (36 units less) worth $ 2,510.67 thousand (68.7% less) were imported only electric vehicles.