Export is one of the most important components in the economy of every country. Usually, these are goods that the country is rich in or products of high, unique quality that are in demand abroad.
What are the most exported products from Armenia?
- Tobacco products
The export of tobacco products ranks second among all exports of Armenian products. These include cigars, cigarillos, cigarettes made from tobacco and its substitutes. Products stand out for their high quality, originality, adequate price-quality ratio of goods. Export occurs mainly to the CIS countries (due to the popularity of Armenian tobacco products since the days of the USSR). The largest importer is Russia.
To learn more about Armenian tobacco products, as well as the best brands, read our blog Top 5 Armenian Cigarette Brands.
2. Alcohol
The next most popular among the exported Armenian products are alcoholic beverages. This mainly includes: cognac, wine, vodka, beer, whiskey, gin and other alcoholic beverages.
Thanks to the worldwide fame of Armenian wineries, as well as Armenian cognac products, the demand for export remains around the world and is growing every year, thanks to active investments from abroad in this industry.
To learn more about the types of alcoholic drinks and the most exported product, read our blog “The most exported alcoholic drink from Armenia”.
3. Fish
Fish is perhaps not the most obvious candidate among the most popular Armenian exports because of Armenia’s geography.
But, despite this, Armenia boasts very large reserves of fresh water. What is Lake Sevan worth – the largest lake in the Caucasus, with an area of 1240 km², inferior in terms of fresh water resources only to Lake Titicaca. In addition to lakes, there are about 9.5 thousand more rivers on the territory of Armenia, which makes it possible for a large number of aquatic creatures to grow.
In the waters of Armenia, there are about 30 species of fish belonging to the families of salmon, cyprinids, catfish, carps. Of these, 9 species are endemic (that is, they are found exclusively on the territory of Armenia). Endemics include: ishkhan or Sevan trout (represented by 4 species), Armenian roach, Armenian herring, Sevan kokhak, Sevan barbel, Armenian bream.
Thus, the demand for Armenian fish products is not surprising, since its uniqueness in the world leaves no competitors.
4. Dried fruits
Another unique product is, of course, dried fruit. It is a truly Armenian product, because nowhere in the world, it is impossible to find such a variety and taste as in Armenia. Two factors came together here: the Armenian climate and cultural centuries-old traditions. The southern hot sun provides not only the growth of various types of fruits, but also the high sugar content in the fruits, which makes the final product sweet and tasty without the addition of any sweeteners.
Dried fruits are a natural product, ideal for vegans or diabetics with a sweet tooth, as well as for people with dietary restrictions.
As for the cultural heritage, everything is as usual with Armenians, in abundance. If you look at the products in general, you can easily find dried fruits from any existing fruit, in the form of whole fruits, in the form of “fruit pita”, from a mix of fruits, with and without nuts, strung on a string and without a string, in general, on absolutely any taste.
This is a unique product that will not leave indifferent a person who has had the good fortune to try Armenian dried fruits at least once.
5. Conservation
All the same factors listed above, but in a different industry. And although canning is not a truly Armenian phenomenon, nevertheless, it has its own original feature, at least in that all possible types of fruits, vegetables and nuts are used for the production of conservation. This includes preserves, jams, jams, pickles, adjika and even grape leaves and much more.
To learn more about products for wholesale export, visit exportarmenia.am.
