More than 7,600 tons of apricots have been exported from Armenia since the beginning of June — Papoyan
21.07.2026,
13:10
From June 1 to July 19, 2026, Armenia exported 7,654 tons of apricots (more than 380 large trucks), reported RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan.
YEREVAN, July 21. /ARKA/. From June 1 to July 19, 2026, Armenia exported 7,654 tons of apricots (more than 380 large trucks), reported RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan.
"The export geography is very wide, but Armenian apricots are not supplied to Spain or Portugal. Therefore, I propose that opposition media outlets again 'export' one truckload of apricots to Portugal today and ruin it," Papoyan wrote on his Facebook page.
The day before, RA Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan stated that Armenia has not yet exported apricots to Spain, commenting on reports that a shipment of the fruit destined for that country allegedly spoiled in transit.
Earlier, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia should prepare to diversify its exports of apricots and other agricultural products to reduce dependence on a single market.
Restrictions on Armenian products in Russia and support for exporters in Armenia
Russia previously restricted the import of all quarantine products originating and shipped from Armenia, as well as their transit through Russia to EAEU member states. Specifically, the restrictions affected Jermuk mineral water, alcoholic beverages, vegetables, fruits, herbs, fish, and fish products.
Against this backdrop, the Armenian authorities expanded support measures for exporters, specifically by compensating transportation costs and customs duties on the supply of fruits, vegetables, and flowers to the EU, the UK, and Canada, as well as providing subsidies for a number of export goods. The list of subsidized products also includes certain beverages, dried fruits and vegetables, and fish (trout and sturgeon).
"The export geography is very wide, but Armenian apricots are not supplied to Spain or Portugal. Therefore, I propose that opposition media outlets again 'export' one truckload of apricots to Portugal today and ruin it," Papoyan wrote on his Facebook page.
The day before, RA Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan stated that Armenia has not yet exported apricots to Spain, commenting on reports that a shipment of the fruit destined for that country allegedly spoiled in transit.
Earlier, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia should prepare to diversify its exports of apricots and other agricultural products to reduce dependence on a single market.
Restrictions on Armenian products in Russia and support for exporters in Armenia
Russia previously restricted the import of all quarantine products originating and shipped from Armenia, as well as their transit through Russia to EAEU member states. Specifically, the restrictions affected Jermuk mineral water, alcoholic beverages, vegetables, fruits, herbs, fish, and fish products.
Against this backdrop, the Armenian authorities expanded support measures for exporters, specifically by compensating transportation costs and customs duties on the supply of fruits, vegetables, and flowers to the EU, the UK, and Canada, as well as providing subsidies for a number of export goods. The list of subsidized products also includes certain beverages, dried fruits and vegetables, and fish (trout and sturgeon).
