Armenia exported a record amount of flowers to Georgia in May – over 218 tons
22.06.2026,
08:31
In May of this year, Georgia purchased 218.2 tons of flowers from Armenia, a record monthly figure.
YEREVAN, June 22. /ARKA/. In May of this year, Georgia purchased 218.2 tons of flowers from Armenia, a record monthly figure.
According to the Georgian Statistical Service, flower imports from Armenia to Georgia increased 2.9-fold in May of this year, reaching 218.2 tons. According to Armenpress, compared to April 2026, flower imports from Armenia in May increased by 89%, reaching a record high. The previous record was set in March of this year – 128.9 tons.
The agency noted that flowers imported from Armenia are not re-exported. According to the agency, Georgia did not export any products in this category to the global market last month. In total, Georgia imported 341.7 tons of flowers in May. In addition to Armenia, flowers were also supplied to Georgia by Ecuador, the Netherlands, Kenya, Turkey, China, South Africa, and Italy.
Russia imposed a temporary ban on flower imports from Armenia effective May 22, 2026. The decision was made by Rosselkhoznadzor, which explained that it was due to the discovery of quarantine species in the shipments and the need to inspect Armenian greenhouses.
According to the Georgian Statistical Service, flower imports from Armenia to Georgia increased 2.9-fold in May of this year, reaching 218.2 tons. According to Armenpress, compared to April 2026, flower imports from Armenia in May increased by 89%, reaching a record high. The previous record was set in March of this year – 128.9 tons.
The agency noted that flowers imported from Armenia are not re-exported. According to the agency, Georgia did not export any products in this category to the global market last month. In total, Georgia imported 341.7 tons of flowers in May. In addition to Armenia, flowers were also supplied to Georgia by Ecuador, the Netherlands, Kenya, Turkey, China, South Africa, and Italy.
Russia imposed a temporary ban on flower imports from Armenia effective May 22, 2026. The decision was made by Rosselkhoznadzor, which explained that it was due to the discovery of quarantine species in the shipments and the need to inspect Armenian greenhouses.
