Sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Armenia

Earlier Report Observations

Armenia's market for sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts began the period at 569 tons in 2018, supported by the state agricultural development strategy for 2020-2030 which aimed to boost self-sufficiency and industry competitiveness. The market then contracted to 389 tons in 2019 and further to 359 tons in 2020. This decline coincided with reported stagnation of demand in the key Russian market, which reduced import activity, and the introduction of new EAEU food safety standards and technical regulations that increased compliance requirements for producers.

From 2021, the market entered a recovery phase, reaching 426 tons by 2023. This turnaround was influenced by the rollout of mandatory traceability and labeling rules within the EAEU, which initially constrained export flows and increased domestic product availability. State support for the agro-industrial sector continued to underpin production volumes, even as export opportunities were later affected by a noted deterioration in trade relations with Russia, a primary trading partner.

In 2024, export volumes saw a significant increase to 317 tons, reflecting peak seasonal processing activity and ongoing industry adjustments to updated EAEU technical regulations, including new standards for plant-based products. Processing enterprises were actively sourcing raw materials directly from farmers, enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Production sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Armenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Armenia ranked 27th globally in the production of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruits, and nuts.

Top producers of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

The market displayed volatility during this period. Production volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Armenia produced 419.5 tonnes of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruits, and nuts, showing only minor changes compared to 2019. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 530.0 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 20.9%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 96.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed years. Output values varied significantly, with a 2.2-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2017. In 2020, the production of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruits, and nuts in Armenia was valued at 993 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial decrease of 24.7% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 774 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2019, falling by 25.7%, and the biggest increase was in 2018, surging by 115.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Armenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Armenia

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes varied tenfold, with the lowest point in 2018 and the highest in 2020. In 2020, Armenia exported 84 131 kilograms of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruits, and nuts, representing a sharp increase of 95.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 8 414 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 62.9%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 411.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were heavily concentrated on Russia, which accounted for 95.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Export values showed a 7.1-fold difference, with the lowest in 2018 and the highest in 2020. In 2020, Armenia's exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruits, and nuts were valued at 199.2 thousand US dollars, indicating a sudden improvement of 47.2% from the year before. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 28.2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2018, falling by 59.2%, and the biggest increase was in 2019, surging by 380.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruits, and nuts from Armenia were highly concentrated on Russia, which accounted for 90.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Armenia

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import levels fluctuated 4.1 times, with the low in 2019 and the high in 2017. In 2020, Armenia's imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruits, and nuts totalled 23 841 kilograms, up by 78.1% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 384 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 71.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant market for imports in kind, taking 73.4% of total flows, while other countries together accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values changed 6.4-fold, with the trough in 2019 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, Armenia imported 96.9 thousand US dollars worth of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruits, and nuts, amounting to a sharp gain of 187.4% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 33.7 thousand US dollars, and the maximum was in 2018 at 216.9 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2019, falling by 84.5%.

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

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

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