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The Armenian government has adopted a support program for exporters of greenhouse-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers amid Russia’s restrictions on imports of Armenian goods.
The bill was presented to the Cabinet for approval by Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan.
“The consistent goal of the Ministry of Economy is to diversify markets, reduce dependence on a single market, and position Armenian products in the global market. In this context, there is a need to support Armenian economic operators in diversifying markets and forming new supply chains,” he said.
Subsidies are set for exported volumes of certain key product groups. In particular, support has been set at 770 drams per kilogram of strawberries, 275 drams per kilogram of tomatoes, 400 drams per kilogram of peppers, and 37 drams per flower.
The deputy minister explained that the program is available to Armenian-resident legal entities, individuals, or individual entrepreneurs who will export products from the territory of Armenia between June 1 and July 1, 2026.
“Analysis of export dynamics shows that within the framework of the program, more than 4,250 tons of vegetables and strawberries, as well as around 10 million flowers, will be exported during June. The duration of the support measure is set at one month, with the possibility of revision if necessary,” Khojoyan said.
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, who chaired the Cabinet meeting instead of Prime Minister Pashinyan because the latter is on leave campaigning for the Civil Contract party, said that the relief measure is the first in a planned series of support programs which will cover other fruits, wines, brandy, as well as mineral water exports.
Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan added that discussions are currently underway with several countries to secure preferential import tariff regimes for certain goods produced by Armenian companies. According to Mirzoyan, this would provide additional support for businesses engaged in exports from Armenia.
In recent periods, Russia has periodically imposed restrictions on the import of Armenian goods. In particular, Russia has banned the import of flowers, “Jermuk” mineral water, certain alcoholic beverages, and fish products. Restrictions have also been applied to the import of fruits and vegetables, prompting the Armenian government to help exporters find new markets.