Industrial price index weakened due to decline in industrial sector 

 Monday, August 25 2025 16:47:00
Industrial price index weakened due to decline in industrial sector 

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the industrial price index decreased in January-July 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, dropping from 102.8% to 102.5%. This was observed alongside a worsening annual trend in the industrial sector,  shifting from 15.7% growth to 9.8% decline, totaling 1.5 trillion  drams ($3.8 billion), as evidenced by  preliminary data from the RA  Statistical Committee.

Armenia`s economic growth slowed to 7% in January-July 2025, with a  41.4% decline in foreign trade
 Monday, August 25 2025 16:28

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth in January-July 2025 slowed down to 7% per annum (from 9.6% in the same period of 2024). Moreover, the industrial  sector, which was one of the growth drivers a year earlier, is now  weakening the pace of economic growth.

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Number of tourists in Armenia 2.5% down in Jan-July, 2025
 Friday, August 22 2025 10:59

ArmInfo. In January-July 2025, 1.15 million tourists visited Armenia, which is 2.5% lower than the figure for the previous year. This was reported by the Tourism  Committee of Armenia.

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In the first half of 2025, Armenia`s GDP reached nearly $12 billion,  showing a decline in growth
 Thursday, August 21 2025 17:11

ArmInfo. Armenia's GDP in the first half of 2025 amounted to 4.639 trillion drams ($11.9 billion), increasing from 2.118 trillion drams in the first quarter to 2.521  trillion drams in the second quarter.

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Armenia`s state debt increased by $1 billion 256 million in 7 months,  exceeding $14 billion.
 Friday, August 15 2025 17:30

ArmInfo. From January to July 2025, Armenia's state debt in dollar terms increased by approximately $1. 256 billion, rising from $12. 842.2 billion  by the end of 2024  to $14.  098.6 billion. In dram equivalent, the figure increased by  319 billion drams, going from 5. 092.7 trillion drams to 5. 411.6  trillion drams.

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In 2024, Armenia significantly reduced car exports, while imports  dropped by 63%
 Tuesday, August 12 2025 15:07

ArmInfo.  In 2024, Armenia reduced car imports by 63% (compared to an 86.3% increase in 2023),  bringing the total to 32.1 thousand units. Accordingly, the customs  value also decreased - by 60.5% to $ 520 million, as evidenced by   data from the Customs Service of the Republic of Armenia.

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Armenia increased exports of copper ore, zinc and molybdenum  concentrates in 2024
 Monday, August 11 2025 18:11

ArmInfo. In 2024, Armenia increased its copper ore exports by 20.4% - to 341.5 thousand tons (compared to a 20.4% decline in 2023). The customs value of copper ore also saw a 15.5% increase, totaling $558.3 million, as evidenced  by data from the Customs Service of the Republic of Armenia.

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Aluminum foil exports from Armenia decreased by 20% in 2024
 Monday, August 11 2025 17:20

ArmInfo.In 2024, Armenia reduced its aluminum foil exports by 20% (compared to a 22.5% decline in 2023), resulting in a supply volume of 20.3 thousand tons.   According to data from the Customs Service of the Republic of  Armenia, the customs value of exported aluminum foil also decreased  by 21.4% to $68.6 million.

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In 2024, Armenia reduced its natural gas imports from Russia by 3.1%,  while increasing liquefied gas supplies by 53.5%
 Monday, August 11 2025 13:57

ArmInfo. In 2024, Armenia saw a slight increase  in its natural gas imports, rising by 0.1% to 2,728,077.4 cubic meters, with a  0.5%  increase in customs value to  472.3 million. To  According to data from of the RA Customs Service,  traditionally, the majority of  (83.8%) of natural gas was supplied  to Armenia from Russia.  Specifically, during the reported period,  2,288,457 cubic meters of natural gas were imported from the Russian  Federation, showing a  3.1% annual volume decrease and a 2.8% decline  in customs value to $397.8 million. The remaining 439,620 cubic  meters  was supplied from Iran, with an annual growth of 20.5%. At  the same time, the customs value increased by 22.5% to $30.4 million.

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Armenia reduces imports and exports of oil products in 2024 
 Monday, August 11 2025 12:55

ArmInfo. Armenia imported 489.1 thousand tons of oil products in 2024, which is 6.4% lower than the same period last year. At the same time, the customs value  decreased almost proportionally - by 6.8% to $469.7 million. This is  evidenced by the data of the Customs Service of the Republic of  Armenia.

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Armenia`s IT sector records 25.6% growth in 1st half of 2025
 Thursday, August 7 2025 11:57

ArmInfo. The information and communication technology (ICT) sector of Armenia grew by 12.6% per annum in the first half of 2025 (versus 10.4% growth a year ago), generating revenue of 552.1 billion drams ($1.4 billion).

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In the first half of the year, Armenia`s natural population growth decreased by 37.3%
 Wednesday, August 6 2025 17:51

ArmInfo. In Armenia, 14,609 children were born in the first half of 2025, which is 6.4% lower than the same period last year. The birth rate per 1000 inhabitants for the reporting period was 9.6 per mille, compared to 10.4 per mille the previous year, as evidenced by data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

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Armenia`s population  increased to 3.1 million people by July 2025.
 Wednesday, August 6 2025 17:16

ArmInfo. The population of Armenia exceeded 3.084 million people by July 2025, increasing by 0.8% or 26.6 thousand people year-on-year (compared to 3.8% growth or 112.3 thousand people a year earlier), as evidenced by  data  from  the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

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Armenia`s service sector is experiencing rapid growth
 Wednesday, August 6 2025 16:34

ArmInfo. In Armenia, in the first half of 2025, the service sector saw an acceleration in its annual growth rate from 4.4% to 9.8%, reaching 1.8 trillion drams ($4.6 billion).  According to data from of the RA Statistics Committee, in June alone, the volume of services provided increased by 1.3%, totaling 322.8 billion drams ($840.2 million). The increase in the growth rate was mainly driven by  improvements in the leading information and communication and real estate sectors, as well as the maintenance of growth several areas since previous year.

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Armenia`s top-5 trading partners  include Russia, China, UAE, Iran and Germany, with a combined trade volume of $6.3 billion
 Wednesday, August 6 2025 16:25

ArmInfo. The top-5 countries in foreign trade with Armenia are Russia, China, UAE, Iran and Germany, with a total volume of $6.3 billion, four of these countries reduced their volumes in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 - Russia by 54.8%, China by 15%, UAE by 69.4%, and Germany by 3.3%. This is despite the fact that a year ago the Russian Federation, China and UAE demonstrated significant growth, while Germany was experiencing a more pronounced decline.

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Armenia`s trade nearly hit 3 trillion drams in revenue in the first  half of the year
 Wednesday, August 6 2025 16:19

ArmInfo.  In the first half of 2025, Armenia's  trade sector revenue slowed in annual growth from 22.9% to 3.9%, exceeding 2.9 trillion drams ($7.5 billion).   According to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of  Armenia, trade turnover in Armenia increased by 6.2%  in June of this  year, totaling 549.3 billion drams ($1.4 billion).

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Cargo transportation up in Armenia in 1st half of 2025
 Wednesday, August 6 2025 14:34

ArmInfo.  The volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in the first half of 2025 amounted to 7,580.1 thousand tons, with an annual growth of 1.9% (against a 16.8% decline a year earlier). This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee. The growth in the total volume of cargo  transportation is due to the improvement in the dynamics of rail  freight transportation - from a 57.9% decline to a 27.6% growth, with  a volume of 735.9 thousand tons, as well as the continued growth of  air cargo transportation - by 8.7% (against 13.8% growth a year  earlier), with a volume of 18.8 thousand tons. An increase in volumes  was also recorded in the supply of natural gas via the main pipeline  - by 1.7% (against a decline of 8.2% the previous year) to 989.5  thousand tons.

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Brandy, wine output down in Armenia 
 Wednesday, August 6 2025 13:17

ArmInfo. According to the results of the first half of 2025, the production volumes of all alcoholic beverages in Armenia decreased, with the exception of vodka, liqueur (and other strong alcoholic beverages) and beer. This  is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

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Electric energy output 4% up in Armenia 
 Wednesday, August 6 2025 12:58

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, electricity generation in the first half of 2025 accelerated in annual growth from 1.9% to 4%, amounting to 4,694.7 million kWh. Moreover, in June alone, electricity generation increased by 8.4% -  to 701.8 million kWh. This is evidenced by the data of the RA  Statistical Committee.

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Aluminum foil output up in Armenia 
 Wednesday, August 6 2025 12:53

ArmInfo. The metallurgical industry of Armenia, based on the results of the first half of 2025, reversed in annual dynamics from 8% growth to 8% decline. According to the data of the RA Statistical Committee, such dynamics were  provoked mainly by the reduction in the production of copper and  molybdenum concentrates.

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Armenia`s industry shows downward trend 
 Wednesday, August 6 2025 11:17

ArmInfo.  The industrial sector of Armenia, which was one of the drivers of economic growth a year ago, fell by 12.1% in the first half of 2025 (against 18.2% growth a year earlier), providing a volume of 1.2 trillion drams ($3.2  billion). According to the data of the RA Statistical Committee, in  June alone, the industrial sector grew by 2.5% - to 227 billion drams  ($590.5 million).

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