Georgia has increased its import of flowers from Armenia amid Russian restrictions.

In May alone, Georgia purchased 218 tons of flowers from Armenia, accounting for over 63% of its total floral exports. This is the highest figure in the history of trade relations.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," Rosselkhoznadzor (Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) imposed temporary restrictions on the import of flowers from Armenia starting May 22, 2026, and on fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, herbs, and strawberries starting May 30. Furthermore, imports of all Armenian Jermuk mineral water and certain cognacs and wines to Russia were suspended, and fish imports from Armenia were significantly restricted. As of June 2, Rosselkhoznadzor extended the ban to fresh grapes and stone fruits, including cherries, and as of June 3, to potatoes, eggplants, pome fruits, and dried fruits. The ruling party attempted to minimize the damage from the Russian embargo on agricultural products with a subsidy program for farmers, and the Armenian government promised support for fruit, wine, and mineral water producers who ship goods to other countries. Moreover, on June 11, it became known that a ban on the import of almost all plant-based products from Armenia had been imposed.

Georgia has sharply increased its flower purchases from Armenia

In May of this year, Georgia purchased 218.2 tons of flowers from Armenia, a record monthly figure.
According to the Georgian Statistical Service, in May of this year, the volume of flower imports from Armenia to Georgia increased by 2.9 times, reaching 218.2 tons. Compared to April 2026, flower imports from Armenia in May increased by 89%, reaching a record high. The previous record was set in March of this year – 128.9 tons, Armenpress writes today.

Flowers imported from Armenia are not re-exported. According to the agency, Georgia did not export products of this category to the world market last month. Georgia imported a total of 341.7 tons of flowers in May, including from Ecuador, the Netherlands, Kenya, Turkey, China, South Africa, and Italy, the report says.

Thus, flower supplies from Armenia accounted for 63.86% of Georgia's total flower exports, according to the "Caucasian Knot" website.

The European Commission has allocated funds to support agricultural producers

On July 19, the European Commission transferred €34 million to Armenia to mitigate the impact of Russia's trade restrictions on the country's private sector - this is the first tranche of the support package announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, according to the website of the EU Delegation to Armenia.

Additional support will be provided to sectors affected by trade restrictions, including agri-food products, floriculture, and other export-oriented industries, the report notes. message.

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Analysts assess the EU's statement of support for Armenia

A sharp breakdown in economic relations between Armenia and Armenia There will be no relations with Russia. The statement by the head of the European Commission about a 50 million euro support package is a purely political gesture, but such gestures will continue in the future.

On June 4, a few days before the parliamentary elections in Armenia, the head of the European Commission announced that the EU was preparing a support package for Armenia, including more than 50 million euros in emergency financial assistance. Possibilities for supplying agricultural products to Europe would also be explored.

Russia imposed restrictions on imports from Armenia before the parliamentary elections, in which pro-Russian forces participated. At the same time, in early May, the European Political Community summit and the Armenia-EU summit were held in Yerevan. In this regard, Russian pro-government media accused Armenia of "betrayal" and an anti-Russian course, and Vladimir Putin noted that the Armenian authorities should decide on participation in the EU or the EAEU as soon as possible.

The Civil Contract Party, led by current Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, won the country's parliamentary elections. Commenting on its victory, Pashinyan declared that the three-headed war party (referring to the Strong Armenia bloc, the Armenia bloc, and the Prosperous Armenia party) had been defeated.