Armenia rolls out subsidies as Russian import curbs hit exporters

The Armenian government has approved a subsidy program to support exporters of greenhouse vegetables, flowers, and strawberries as they seek access to alternative markets following restrictions on the import of Armenian agricultural products into Russia.

The assistance measures are intended to compensate exporters for costs and losses incurred as a result of the export restrictions imposed by Russia, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

Under the program, exporters will receive financial compensation throughout June. Subsidies have been set at 770 drams ($2.1) per kilogram of strawberries, 275 drams (74 cents) per kilogram of tomatoes, and 400 drams ($1.1) per kilogram of peppers. Flower exporters will receive 37 drams (10 cents) for each stem exported.

The initiative comes as Armenia seeks to mitigate the impact of disruptions in its largest export market. In 2025, the country’s exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers totaled approximately 73 billion drams ($197 million), with Russia accounting for 93.3% of those shipments.

The heavy reliance on the Russian market has heightened concerns among producers and exporters, prompting the government to introduce measures aimed at diversifying export destinations and supporting affected agricultural businesses.

By Vafa Guliyeva