The Armenian fruit and vegetable sector has seen significant growth this year, both in production and in export, figures from the Ministry of Agriculture show. The export amounted to 4600 tonnes of tomatoes and cucumbers. A year before, the export was still 370 tonnes. In addition, 9400 tonnes of cabbage have reportedly been exported between January and October, 2015. The total volume amounted to 64,800, last year it was 38,550 tonnes, a 34 percent increase.
The export to Russia doubled, partly thanks to the boycott. Russia bought 61,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables, compared to 36,000 tonnes a year earlier. Russia is by far the biggest market for Armenian products. The country also export a lot to Georgia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
The good harvest also improved export opportunities, because more volume was available. According to statistics, agriculture is the fastest growing sector within the Armenian economy. Between January and September, agriculture is said to have increased by eleven percent already.