Armenia plans to increase agricultural and flower exports to the US and establish transit through Turkey
26.06.2026,
12:51
Tigran Petrosyan, head of the RA Food Safety Inspectorate, discussed the export of agricultural products and flowers from Armenia to the US, as well as transit shipments through Turkey to other countries, with representatives of the USDA's agricultural departments at the US Embassies in Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia.
YEREVAN, June 26. /ARKA/. Tigran Petrosyan, head of the RA Food Safety Inspectorate, discussed the export of agricultural products and flowers from Armenia to the US, as well as transit shipments through Turkey to other countries, with representatives of the USDA's agricultural departments at the US Embassies in Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia.
According to the agency's press service, issues related to issuing phytosanitary certificates, ensuring product traceability, registering business entities in the TRACES system, maximum permissible levels of residues in products, and developing laboratory capabilities were also discussed.
The agency stated that an agreement was reached to deepen cooperation between the relevant agencies of the two countries, which will contribute to increased trade turnover, strengthening economic ties, and comprehensive market development.
On Exporter Support in Armenia
Against the backdrop of Russian trade restrictions, Armenia has expanded its support measures for exporters, particularly to EU countries. The government is reimbursing transportation costs and customs duties on shipments of fruits, vegetables, and flowers to the EU, the UK, and Canada, and is also providing subsidies for a number of export goods.
On Restrictions on Products from Armenia to Russia
Effective June 12, 2026, Russia has restricted the import of all quarantine products originating and shipped from Armenia, as well as their transit through Russia to EAEU member states. Rosselkhoznadzor (Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) has imposed restrictions on, among other things, Jermuk mineral water, alcoholic beverages, vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
The agency cited the "systematic detection of quarantine organisms" in plant products and flowers from Armenia as the reason. It is noted that the ban will remain in effect until a specific algorithm for ensuring the safety and traceability of shipped goods is developed.
According to the agency's press service, issues related to issuing phytosanitary certificates, ensuring product traceability, registering business entities in the TRACES system, maximum permissible levels of residues in products, and developing laboratory capabilities were also discussed.
The agency stated that an agreement was reached to deepen cooperation between the relevant agencies of the two countries, which will contribute to increased trade turnover, strengthening economic ties, and comprehensive market development.
On Exporter Support in Armenia
Against the backdrop of Russian trade restrictions, Armenia has expanded its support measures for exporters, particularly to EU countries. The government is reimbursing transportation costs and customs duties on shipments of fruits, vegetables, and flowers to the EU, the UK, and Canada, and is also providing subsidies for a number of export goods.
On Restrictions on Products from Armenia to Russia
Effective June 12, 2026, Russia has restricted the import of all quarantine products originating and shipped from Armenia, as well as their transit through Russia to EAEU member states. Rosselkhoznadzor (Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) has imposed restrictions on, among other things, Jermuk mineral water, alcoholic beverages, vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
The agency cited the "systematic detection of quarantine organisms" in plant products and flowers from Armenia as the reason. It is noted that the ban will remain in effect until a specific algorithm for ensuring the safety and traceability of shipped goods is developed.
