Good performance of exports except for apricots

Armenian exports of fresh fruit and vegetables reached 24 740 tons on June 25, significantly better than the same date in 2013 (19,590 tons).

The Ministry of Agriculture announced 24,740 tons for exports of fruits and vegetables, including 2,620 tons of grapes, 339 tons of cherries, 18 400 tons of potatoes, 1,500 tons of cabbages, 650 tons of beet and radish and 188 tons of carotttes. The main destinations were Georgia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE and Kuwait.

Apricot exports have reached 70 tons, a dramatic decrease compared to 7700 tons exported last year on the same date. According to forecasts of the Ministry, apricot production this year will be about 8,000 tons (86 000 tons in 2013). Cold waves at the end of March damaged up to 90% of production in the regions of Ararat and Armavir.

source : arka arn