ArmInfo. The Armenian government will support agricultural exporters amid restrictions imposed by the Russian Federation.
As Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan noted at a Cabinet meeting, the ministry continues to work to diversify export destinations and expand export potential. In 2025, fresh fruit, vegetable, and flower exports from the Republic of Armenia amounted to approximately 72.9 billion drams.
Approximately 93.3% of this total export volume went to the Russian Federation. Given the restrictions imposed by the Russian Federation, it became necessary to support exporters exporting to other countries by providing compensation for each kilogram of exported products. Given the restrictions imposed by Russia, opportunities for diversifying export markets were discussed with exporters. During the discussions, the latter stated that, to ensure competitiveness when exporting to other countries, it is necessary to provide a certain compensation for each kilogram of exported products.
An analysis of export dynamics shows that in June 2026, the volumes subject to export under the program will be approximately 4,250 tons, and 10 million flowers. The document proposes providing compensation to economic operators exporting fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers grown in greenhouses and exported from the territory of the Republic of Armenia in June 2026 in the following amounts: 1) 770 drams per kilogram of strawberries, 2) 275 drams per kilogram of tomatoes, 3) 400 drams per kilogram of peppers, and 4) 37 drams per flower. The compensation process is initiated by the economic entity, which, in order to receive compensation, submits an application to the Ministry of Economy, accompanied by a transit declaration of goods and an invoice. Starting in June 2026, Russia imposed a temporary ban on the import and transit of stone fruits (apricots, peaches, plums, cherries) and fresh grapes from Armenia, citing violations of phytosanitary regulations. Previously, restrictions also applied to greenhouse vegetables and strawberries.
