Rosselkhoznadzor has banned the import of potatoes, eggplant, apple crops (apples, pears, quince) and dried fruits from Armenia since June 3, 2026.
The transit of these agricultural products through Russia to other countries is also prohibited “due to the lack of mechanisms to ensure that these countries receive controlled products.”
The restrictions are introduced indefinitely – “until a suitable algorithm is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped goods.”
The Armenian Ministry of Economy in Rosselkhoznadzor stated, “It suffers from structural problems and cannot cope with its powers in terms of monitoring agricultural producers.”
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan promised to help producers and exporters facing “unfair barriers to exports.” He stressed that the government will implement support and assistance programs, and will also help those affected find new markets.
“Pepper spoils, roses spoil, and the government will pay for it, but as a result of all this, pepper production in Armenia will increase, and exports will also increase.” quotes Pashinyan’s agency “Armenpress”.
Over the past few weeks, Russia has banned the import of a number of goods from Armenia, including flowers, Jermuk mineral water, vegetables, herbs, peaches, strawberries and fish. The ban comes amid preparations for parliamentary elections in Armenia, which will be held on June 7, and Yerevan’s rapprochement with Western countries and the European Union.
Russia and its allies in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have demanded that Armenia hold a referendum on EAEU membership. Pashinyan refused.