The United Kingdom has introduced preferential trade measures allowing selected Armenian products to enter the British market at zero customs duty, Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has announced.
According to the ministry, the measures are consistent with the strategic partnership between Armenia and the UK and are intended to expand Armenian export opportunities and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.
The eligible products include fresh apricots, grapes, peaches, nectarines, apples and pears; dried fruits, including raisins; and herbs and spices such as basil, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, bay leaves, saffron and ginger.
The preferential arrangements also cover alcoholic beverages, including beer, cognac and brandy.
The ministry said the full list of eligible products and additional information provided by the British side, including contacts for potential importer associations, are available in an official document.
The announcement comes amid restrictions on several Armenian exports to Russia. From June 2, Russia’s agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, imposed temporary restrictions on imports of Armenian cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines and grapes.
Restrictions had previously been introduced on certain Armenian vegetables, while imports of Jermuk mineral water, flowers, fish products and some alcoholic beverages have also faced bans.
