Armenia’s Exports to the EU Grow 51% Before Bloc Suspends Duties on Most Products

Armenia exported $717 million worth of goods to the European Union in January–September 2026, up 51% from the same period a year earlier, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said. The increase preceded the EU’s temporary trade measures, which took effect on October 10 and did not affect those figures. The two-year arrangement suspends or reduces duties on products representing around 80% of Armenian exports to the bloc, subject to product rules and, for some goods, quotas. Fourth-quarter data will provide an early indication of its impact.