The line chart illustrates the proportion of Azerbaijan's exports that went to four different countries - Russia, Turkey, Germany, and Iran - between 1980 and 2010.
Overall, the period saw a clear shift in Azerbaijan's export destinations, with shares to Russia and Iran decreasing, while those to Turkey and Germany showed an upward trend.
Initially, Russia was the largest recipient, accounting for 40% of exports in 1980. However, this figure steadily declined to 20% by 2010. Similarly, Iran's share began at 20% in 1980 but also experienced a decrease, finishing at 15% in 2010. There was a slight dip for Iran in 1990 to 18% and then a further drop to 17% in 2000.
In contrast, exports to Turkey started at 15% in 1980 and saw a consistent rise, reaching 32% by the end of the period. Germany also followed a similar pattern, beginning at 10% and increasing gradually to 22% in 2010. By 2010, Turkey had become the primary export destination among the four countries shown.