Armenia’s government has lifted the temporary ban on cement imports from third countries that was due to remain in effect until January 23, 2027. The corresponding decision was adopted at a government meeting.
The decision was prompted by the situation in Armenia’s domestic cement market, Sputnik Armenia reported.
Temporary restrictions and licensing requirements had been imposed on cement imports from third countries, resulting in a state duty of 8,000 drams per ton.
“There are currently logistical difficulties with cement imports, which increase transportation costs and delivery times. The application of the existing regulation, along with changes in the supply-demand ratio in the domestic market, has also contributed to unequal competitive conditions for cement sales. As a result, it became necessary to reconsider whether maintaining the current temporary import restriction was appropriate and to create the necessary conditions for ensuring sufficient cement supply in the domestic market and more balanced competitive conditions for sales,” the decision said.
Armenia imports cement mainly from Iran. Lifting the restrictions on cement imports will also make it possible to import the product from other countries, including Georgia.
