Based on the application of the "Azerbaijan Hide-Leather Producers Association" Public Union to the Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control State Service under the Ministry of Economy, the filled case against "Azerbaijan Salt Production Union" CJSC and "Sun Food" LLC on signs of violation of the requirements of the antimonopoly legislation was considered.

Changes observed in the prices of salt products produced by "Azerbaijan Salt Production Union" CJSC and sold by "Sun Food" LLC in the domestic market were analyzed by the State Service. According to the results of the analysis, the profit of 690,473 manats obtained as a result of illegal activities by "Azerbaijan Salt Production Union" CJSC and 567,974 manats by Sun Food LLC should be paid to the state budget for carrying out the wholesale sale of salt products in violation of the requirements of the legislation.

"Azerbaijan Salt Production Union" CJSC and "Sun Food" LLC were instructed to eliminate the unjustified price increase determined during the wholesale sale of salt products and to determine the prices based on economic laws. In addition, according to the instruction issued by the State Service, "Azerbaijan Salt Production Union" JSC should ensure competition during the production and sale of salt products, determine the rules and conditions for applying for the sale of salt products and publish them in the internet information resources.