Restrictions also affected tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, herbs… (армения · россия · экспорт)

Restrictions also affected tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, herbs, strawberries, flowers, products of cognac factories, and 'Jermuk' mineral water. On May 31, 'Vedomosti' reported that Armenia had lost almost its entire foreign strawberry market after Russia restricted the import of fruit and vegetable products from the republic starting on May 30; in 2025, 97% of Armenian strawberry exports ($13.25 million out of $13.65 million) went to Russia.

Consensus

• Russian restrictions on Armenian goods could reduce Armenia's GDP by up to 2%
• The export of agricultural and food products to Russia accounts for about 6% of Armenia's GDP
• The restrictions were implemented by Rosselkhoznadzor due to quarantine concerns
• Armenia is seeking alternative markets and has approached the Eurasian Economic Commission
• The restrictions affect products such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, berries, and alcoholic beverages

Points of divergence

• Armenia's president Vladimir Putin stated that if Armenia leaves the EAEU, citizens would need to buy patents to work in Russia — vesti
• The restrictions could lead to a depreciation of the dram against the dollar if export volumes significantly decline — kommersant
• The restrictions were introduced due to detection of quarantine pests, including the nut weevil in dried fruits and tomatoes — vedomosti