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Apple market in Armenia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Armenian apple market volume saw considerable movement between 2018 and 2023, starting with a sharp contraction from 109.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 81.4 thousand tons in 2019. A sustained recovery followed, lifting the market to 91.8 thousand tons by 2023, with only a brief stabilization in 2022 at 85.8 thousand tons.

This recovery was underpinned by a shift toward local production after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted international supply chains in 2020, prompting domestic growers to emphasize quality and labeling to secure consumer trust. From 2021, reported state support initiatives and a growing consumer preference for domestic and organic apples provided further impetus for market expansion.

The later period was marked by the adoption of improved processing technologies and the introduction of new apple varieties better suited to consumer tastes. More recently, the 2024 closure of the Komitas market in Yerevan created immediate challenges for local sales channels, while ongoing regulatory discussions point toward potential stricter labeling and traceability rules for the future.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Armenia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Armenia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Armenia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Armenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Armenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Armenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Armenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apple in Armenia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After a two-year decline, apple production in Armenia increased. In 2020, Armenia produced 84.7 K t of apples, marking a 3.7% rise compared to 2019. Production decreased by 27% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized rate of 10.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 81.7 K t, with the largest annual decline of 25.7% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Armenia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	(25.7%)	3.7%	(10.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from Armenia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 4.5-fold difference between the low of 2019 and the high of 2018. In 2020, Armenia's cross-border apple shipments amounted to 2 481 t, representing a substantial increase of 315.4% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 597 t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 2 683 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 77.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.1%	(77.7%)	315.4%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia remained the nearly exclusive buyer of Armenian apples, accounting for 99.4% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Armenia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports changed by 7.6-fold from the trough in 2019 to the peak in 2020. In 2020, Armenia's apple export volume reached 2 410 K $ US, showing a dramatic rise of 656.6% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 319 K $ US, with the largest decline of 79.4% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(79.4%)	656.6%	17.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia effectively monopolized Armenia's apple exports in value terms, capturing 99.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Armenia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to Armenia

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports showed an 8-fold gap, with the highest volume registered in 2017 and the lowest in 2019. In 2020, Armenia's cross-border apple shipments amounted to 1 528 t, which is 315.6% higher compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 368 t, and the largest decline occurred that year, dropping by 83.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.3%)	(83.7%)	315.6%	(19.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Iran (60.9% of imports in volume), Russia (13.2%), and France (5.7%) formed the key group of partners for Armenia's apple imports, jointly representing 79.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Armenia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Imports varied by 4.1-fold from the low in 2019 to the high in 2017. In 2020, Armenia's apple deliveries reached 1 245 K $ US, indicating a sharp uptick of 197.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 418 K $ US, with the largest decline of 60.7% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.5%)	(60.7%)	197.6%	(10.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Iran (46.9% of imports in value terms), France (11.7%), and Ukraine (8.2%) together absorbed 66.9% of Armenia's total apple imports in value, making them the main sources.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Armenia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io