Armenia`s industrial sector rebounds with 10.8% growth in H1 2026

 Thursday, August 13 2026 15:14:20
Armenia`s industrial sector rebounds with 10.8% growth in H1 2026

ArmInfo.Armenia's industrial sector returned to growth in the first half of 2026, posting a 10.8% increase (rebounding from a 12.1% decline the  previous year) and total production volume reaching 1.5 trillion drams ($4.1 billion). According to the Statistical Committee of the  Republic of Armenia, this positive annual dynamic was driven by a sharp acceleration in the mining industry and the recovery of  manufacturing.

In January-July, 1.240 million tourists visited Armenia, a 7%  year-on-year increase
 Monday, August 10 2026 11:02

ArmInfo. In January-July 2026, 1.240 million tourists visited Armenia, a 7% increase compared to the  same period last year.

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Mineral raw materials lead Armenia`s exports, while machinery and  equipment lead its imports
 Friday, August 7 2026 14:34

ArmInfo.  Armenia's dominant export, mineral raw materials, has increased significantly in volume,  while its main import, machinery and equipment, has achieved double-  digit growth from stagnation. This is evidenced by data from the  Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia for the first half  of 2026.

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Economic activity growth in Armenia accelerated to 7.9% in H1 2026,  while foreign trade remains in decline
 Wednesday, August 5 2026 18:20

ArmInfo.In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.9% annually in the first half of 2026 (up from 6.3% in the same period of 2025). urthermore,  the industrial sector managed to recover from a downturn into  double-digit growth, re-establishing itself as one of the key drivers  of economic growth.

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Double-digit growth in industrial sector accelerates producer price  index
 Monday, July 27 2026 14:32

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, the industrial producer price index increased significantly in the first  half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, rising from 102.1%  to 108.9%. This was observed against the backdrop of improved annual  performance in the industrial sector, which rebounded from a 12.1%  contraction to a 10.8% growth rate, reaching AMD 1.5 trillion  ($4.1  billion). This is according to preliminary data from the RA  Statistics Committee. A similar upward trend in the industrial PPI  was recorded in June 2026 compared to June 2025, climbing from 102.5%  to 108.8%.  Over this period, industrial performance also shifted  into positive territory, registering a 4% growth rate compared to a  1.2% decline a year prior.

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In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerates in first half of  2026 from 6.3% to 7.9%, with foreign trade still in decline
 Monday, July 27 2026 13:55

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.9% annually in the first half of  2026 (from 6.3% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial  sector, having managed to reach double-digit growth from the decline,  has recovered as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to  preliminary data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of  Armenia, foreign trade is still in decline, but only slightly, in  contrast to the significant decline a year ago.

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Yerevan Municipality`s revenues AMD 49.2bln as of June 30, 2026
 Monday, July 20 2026 13:17

ArmInfo.  As of June 30, instead of the planned 44.6 billion drams, Yerevan managed to collect 49.2 billion drams in its own revenues in the first half of the year. This was announced by David Hakobyan, Acting Head of the Yerevan  Municipality's Revenue Accounting and Collection Department, during a  working meeting of the Mayor's Office on July 20.

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World Bank: Armenia among top ten countries with highest female  population shares
 Wednesday, July 8 2026 14:16

ArmInfo. Armenia has entered the top ten countries with the highest female population share. This is according to World Bank data based on the age and sex distribution of  the population calculated using the World Population Prospects: 2022  Revision database of the UN Population Division.

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Economic activity accelerating in Armenia, foreign trade struggling  to end recession 
 Tuesday, July 7 2026 11:30

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 8% annually in January-May 2026 (from 5.7% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector,  having managed to recover from the recession to double-digit growth,  has recovered its position as one of the drivers of economic growth.  According to the final data from the Statistical Committee of the  Republic of Armenia, foreign trade is still in decline, but only  slightly, in contrast to the significant decline a year ago.

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Statistics from the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia: The level of dollarization of loans began to grow, while deposits continued to decline, but the dram component dominates in both portfolios.
 Monday, July 6 2026 18:33

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the dollarization of resident loans increased from 30.8% to 32.1% in May 2026, but this only marginally affected the dram component, which dominates the portfolio.

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Non-cash card transactions in Armenia reach 62% of total volume by  April 2026
 Thursday, July 2 2026 14:45

ArmInfo. In the Armenian plastic card market, non-cash transactions are increasingly becoming the dominant payment method. By April 2026, their share in the total volume of transactions reached 62%, up from 56% a year earlier. In  absolute terms, this amounted to 1.2 trillion drams ($3.1 billion)  for the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Central  Bank of Armenia.

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Double-digit growth in industrial sector accelerated industrial price  index
 Thursday, June 25 2026 14:48

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the industrial price index increased significantly in January-May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, from 102.1% to 108.9%.

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In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerates from 5.7% to 8% in  January-May 2026, but foreign trade remains in decline
 Thursday, June 25 2026 13:42

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 8% annually in January-May 2026 (from 5.7% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector,  having managed to reach double-digit growth from the recession, has  recovered as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to  preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, foreign trade is  still in decline, although the decline is now insignificant, in  contrast to the significant decline seen a year ago.

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Real estate transactions by foreigners in Armenia rise by  32.3% YoY
 Tuesday, June 9 2026 18:47

ArmInfo.  During the first quarter of 2026, foreign citizens completed 1,073 real estate buy-sell transactions in Armenia, representing a 32.3% increase  compared to the previous year's figure. Transactions executed by  foreigners accounted for 6.8% of the total volume of real estate  deals, up from 6.5% a year earlier. This is evidenced by data  provided by the State Committee of the Real Estate Cadastre of the  Republic of Armenia.

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Yerevan apartment prices continue to rise amid surge in real estate  transactions
 Tuesday, June 9 2026 18:09

ArmInfo.  The average market value of apartment buildings in Yerevan rose by 3.8% in the first quarter of 2026 (compared to a 1.5% increase a year earlier), averaging 482.1 thousand drams per square meter.

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Armenia`s Foreign Trade with EU Countries Grows at High Rates, While with EAEU it Contracts Notably
 Sunday, June 7 2026 17:48

ArmInfo.The share of Armenia's TOP-5 trade partners — Russia, China, Iran, the UAE, and Germany — decreased in January–April 2026 to a combined 52.5% of the total foreign trade turnover (down from 64.7% or $4.1 billion in January–April 2025), amounting to $3.3 billion in absolute terms.

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Armenian hydroelectric power plants, Nuclear Power Plant  reducing  power generation, while thermal power plants, solar power plants, and  wind power plants  increasing their output
 Friday, June 5 2026 19:28

ArmInfo.  According to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia,  power generation in January-April 2026 accelerated year-on-year from 4.9%  to 8.3%, reaching 3,610.7 million kWh. However, in April alone,  electricity generation decreased by 20% to 750.7 million kWh.

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Armenia`s metallurgical industry increases production volumes by 33%
 Friday, June 5 2026 17:48

ArmInfo.  Armenia's metallurgical industry expanded its production volumes by 33%  year-on-year in January–April 2026 (compared to a 23% decline during  the same period last year), as evidenced by data from the Statistical  Committee of the Republic of Armenia.  Specifically, the production  of copper concentrate in Armenia reversed its year-on-year dynamic,  shifting from a 27.6% downturn to a 38% growth, totaling 105,000  tons.

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Armenia`s industrial sector achieves double-digit growth
 Friday, June 5 2026 17:30

ArmInfo.  Armenia's industrial sector increased production volumes by 13% in  January-April 2026 (versus a 16.1% decline a year ago), exceeding 1  trillion drams ($2.6 billion). According to data from the RA  Statistics Committee, this dynamic was driven by the mining and  manufacturing sectors, which had recovered from recession and started  growing.

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Armenia`s dominant mineral exports surge as machinery and equipment  imports rebound into double-digit growth
 Friday, June 5 2026 17:20

ArmInfo.  Armenia's dominant export category—mineral products—has significantly increased in volume, while its primary import category—machinery and equipment—has  broken out of stagnation to post moderate growth,  according to data  provided by the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia for  January–April 2026.

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In Armenia, about 50% of respondents ready to take to streets if  parliamentary elections rigged - poll 
 Friday, June 5 2026 14:20

ArmInfo. In Armenia, about 50% of respondents are ready to take to the streets if the parliamentary elections are rigged. This is according to the "Wrong Blue" poll conducted by the consulting company MPG.

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