Azerbaijan's external sector continues to perform well, according to the Central Bank. Customs data reveal a $1.4 billion trade surplus in the first quarter of 2026, almost doubling the figure from the same period last year, marking a 93.3% increase. The central bank has revised its forecast for the current account surplus for the end of 2026 and 2027. Officials attribute the positive outlook to higher prices for key export commodities and continued growth in non-oil sectors. The bank noted that the recent external trade performance reflects strengthening macroeconomic conditions.