Armenia`s trade turnover hits 6 trillion drams in 11 months

 Tuesday, January 13 2026 15:15:00
Armenia`s trade turnover hits 6 trillion drams in 11 months

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, trade turnover reached almost 6 trillion drams ($15.4 billion) during  the first 11 months, slowing from 18% year-on-year to 3%. This  slowdown is primarily attributed to a slowdown in wholesale and  retail trade. According to data from the Statistical Committee of the  Republic of Armenia, in November 2025 alone, trade turnover in  Armenia increased by 5.9% to 641.3 billion drams (over $1.6 billion).

Armenia`s telecommunications revenue growth decelerating
 Tuesday, January 13 2026 14:48

ArmInfo.  Armenia's telecommunications revenue for the first 11 months of 2025 slowed  from 3.1% year-on-year to 2.3%, reaching 155.8 billion drams.  According to the RA Statistics Committee, revenue in November alone  decreased by 0.8% to 14.5 billion drams.

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Cognac and wine production in Armenia  significantly decreased by  December 2025
 Tuesday, January 13 2026 13:49

ArmInfo.  Cognac and wine production in Armenia has significantly decreased by December 2025, according to data from the Statistical Committee of the  Republic of Armenia.

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Armenia`s industry hardly retains growth by Dec 2025 
 Tuesday, January 13 2026 13:19

ArmInfo.  Armenia's industrial sector growth stalled in January- November 2025, falling  from 7.6% to a stagnant 0.5%, reaching 2.8 trillion drams ($7.2  billion). In November alone, industry demonstrated growth of 12.8% to  401.2 billion drams ($1 billion). According to data from the  Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, this weakening of  annual growth is explained by a decline in manufacturing, amid a  modest improvement in the mining sector.

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Armenia`s metallurgical industry shows decline
 Tuesday, January 13 2026 13:17

ArmInfo.  Armenia's metallurgical industry reversed its 2% growth rate in  January-November 2025 to a 3% decline. According to data from the RA  Statistics Committee, this was due to a deterioration in the  performance of its dominant product, copper concentrate.

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Electric energy output 6.5% up in Armenia in Jan-Nov 2025 as compared  with Jan-Nov 2024
 Tuesday, January 13 2026 13:15

ArmInfo.  In the first 11 months of 2025, Armenia generated 9,001.8 million kWh of electricity, up 6.5% year-on-year.

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Armenian inflation hits 3.3% in 2025: Sharp rise in  food and service  costs
 Monday, January 12 2026 17:17

ArmInfo. Inflation in the Armenian consumer market accelerated to 3.3% in January-December 2025, more than doubling the 1.5% in recorded in 2024.

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Armenia`s economic activity hits 8.3% in January-November 2025
 Monday, January 12 2026 14:59

ArmInfo.Armenia's economic activity index accelerated to 8.3% during the first eleven months of 2025,  up from 7.4% in the same period previous year.  Meanwhile, foreign trade continued to decline at a double-digit rate, compared to significant growth a year earlier.  

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Index of prices for industrial prices 103.6% in Armenia in Jan-Nov  2025
 Thursday, December 25 2025 15:58

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, the industrial price index rose to 103.6% in January-November 2025 (from 103.4% in the same period of 2024). This slight change in this  indicator is observed against the backdrop of a deterioration in the  annual dynamics of the industrial sector, from 7.6% growth to a  stagnant 0.5%, with a volume of 2.8 trillion drams ($7.3 billion).  This is evidenced by preliminary data from the Statistical Committee  of the Republic of Armenia.

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MSMEs share in Armenia`s GDP increased from 31% to 34% in one year 
 Tuesday, December 23 2025 14:44

ArmInfo.  The share of MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) in Armenia's GDP increased from 31% to 34% in 2024. However, excluding microenterprises, SMEs  account for only 19% of GDP (compared to 18% in 2023). This is  evidenced by the December report of the RA Statistical Committee  "Small and Medium Enterprises of Armenia."

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26,768 babies born in Armenia in  first 10 months
 Saturday, December 6 2025 00:00

ArmInfo. In Armenia, 26,768 babies were born in January-October 2025, showing a 4.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. The birth rate per  1,000 inhabitants for the reporting period was 10.4 per thousand, down from 11.1 per thousand in the same period of 2024, according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

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Armenia`s service sector revenue reached $8.6 billion
 Saturday, December 6 2025 00:00

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the service sector saw an increase in its annual growth from 5.8% to 10.8% in January-October 2025, reaching 3.3 trillion drams ($8.6  billion). According to the RA Statistics Committee, in October alone, the volume of services provided increased by 1.8% to 366 billion drams ($956.3 million).

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Armenia`s trade sector growth rate declining
 Friday, December 5 2025 23:56

ArmInfo. In January-October 2025, Armenia's trade sector generated revenue of 5.3 trillion drams ($13.7 billion), decelerating in year-on-year growth  from 18.8% to 3.2%.

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Cargo transportation in Armenia increased by 2% in January-October,  while passenger transportation decreased by 2.3%
 Friday, December 5 2025 23:53

ArmInfo.In Armenia, cargo transportation volume in January-October 2025 amounted to 13,960.5 thousand tons, an increase of 2% year-on-year, according to  data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

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Armenia`s communications sector grew by 2.3% in 10 months
 Friday, December 5 2025 23:52

ArmInfo. Revenue from Armenia's communications sector for January-October 2025 slowed in year-on-year growth from 3.1% to 2.3%, totaling 141.4 billion drams.

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In Armenia, economic activity growth in January-October 2025 remained  steady at 8.1%, while foreign trade continued to decline
 Friday, December 5 2025 18:01

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity in January-October 2025 increased by 8.1% year-on-year (the same as last year - 8.1% in the same period of  2024). However, this was accompanied by a deterioration in foreign trade dynamics, from significant growth to a significant decline. 

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Wine and cognac production in Armenia declining at  double-digit rate
 Friday, December 5 2025 17:51

ArmInfo. Wine and cognac (brandy) production in Armenia has seen a significant decline over the first 10 months of 2025, according to data from the  Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

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Power generation in Armenia increased by 7.9% in 10 months
 Friday, December 5 2025 16:36

ArmInfo.  Armenia generated 8,156.9 million kWh of electricity in January-October 2025,  a 7.9% increase compared to the same period last year, as evidenced  by data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia. In  October alone, power generation decreased by 5.4% to 801.3 million  kWh.

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Armenia`s metallurgy industry declined over 10-months 
 Friday, December 5 2025 16:26

ArmInfo.  Armenia's metallurgy industry experienced a 7%  decline in the first 10 months  of this year (compared to a 4% growth a year ago), according to data  from the RA Statistics Committee.

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Annual inflation in Armenia continues to accelerate, not exceeding  targets
 Friday, December 5 2025 15:52

ArmInfo.  Compared to November 2024, higher inflation of 3.1% was recorded in the Armenian consumer market in November 2025 (compared to 1.4% a year ago),  driven largely by rising prices for food products and services in  transportation, tourism, and beauty salons.  According to statistical  data for the current year, annual inflation has accelerated month  after month, yet remains within the target threshold of 3% with an  acceptable deviation range of +/- 1 percentage point.  Recall, this  new inflation target will be in effect from 2025, while prior to  that, a higher 4% target (with an acceptable deviation range of +/-  1.5 percentage points) had been in effect for many years.

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Olive oil imports significantly increased in Armenia, leading to   decreased sunflower oil shipments
 Friday, November 14 2025 17:52

ArmInfo. In the first half of 2025, Armenia reduced its exports of butter and dairy spreads by 11.9% year-on-year to 212.7 tons. Meanwhile, the customs value  increased by 13.7% year-on-year, reaching $1.6 million. This is evidenced by data from the RA Customs Service, according to which the lion's share of these products was shipped to the Russian Federation (65.2%), with  smaller amounts going to Belarus (33%), the United States (1.7%), and Georgia.

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