ARMENIA (ARM)

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At MSC we offer reliable and efficient shipping services to and from Armenia, for a host of markets and suppliers seeking to do business in and out of the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. If this is the first time you’ve shipped to the Republic of Armenia be sure to take a look at our in-depth country guide, covering everything from general trade information to import and export procedures, designed to ensure the smooth transport of your goods to or from Armenia.

Fact file

• ISO Code: ARM
• Language: Armenian
• Currency: Armenian dram
• Time zone: GMT+4
• Dialling code: +374
• Capital City: Yerevan
• Area: 29,743 sq km (18,481 sq mi)
• Population: 3,060,631
• Weights and measures: Metric system
• Electricity supply: 230v. 50Hz

Key commodities and trading partners

Exports

Pig iron, unwrought copper, nonferrous metals, diamonds, mineral products, foodstuffs and energy.

Imports

Natural gas, petroleum, tobacco products, foodstuffs and diamonds.

Principal trading partners – exports

• Russia: 19.6%
• Germany: 10.7%
• Bulgaria: 9.1%
• Belgium: 8.9%
• Iran: 6.9%
• USA: 6.1%
• Canada: 6%
• Georgia: 5.7%
• Netherlands: 5.6%
• Switzerland: 5%

Principal trading partners – imports

• Russia: 20%
• Germany: 11%
• Bulgaria: 9%
• Belgium: 9%
• Iran: 6.5%
• USA: 6.1%
• Canada: 5.9%
• Netherlands: 5.6%
• Georgia: 5.6%
• Switzerland: 5.2%

Ports and terminals

• Poti – Poti Sea Port (GEPTI) - Armenia is landlocked. Nearest terminal is in Poti, Georgia.

Prohibited cargo

Imports

• Designated ozone-depleting substances (e.g. chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
• Illegal drugs
• Weapons, explosives and ammunition
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Plants and plant products
• Fruit and vegetables – unless permitted
• Meat and meat products
• Counterfeit money and goods
• Pornographic material

Though the above items are the only ones prohibited, there are a number of goods that are heavily restricted. For more information, see the links below.

Exports

• Illegal drugs
• Weapons, explosives and ammunition
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Plants and plant products
• Fruit and vegetables – unless permitted
• Meat and meat products
• Counterfeit money and goods
• Pornographic material

For full details of prohibited cargo in Armenia please visit the following sites:

European Commission site
Import and export regulations