Trading Partner Portal: Armenia
Trade Overview
Armenia is a democratic nation-state – bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, and Iran to the south – that has an ancient cultural heritage. The modern Republic of Armenia became independent in 1991 during the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Today, Armenia is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, Council of Europe, and the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
The Velvet Revolution, which took place in 2018, brought full democracy to Armenia and a new interest in trade and investment.
Armenia’s population was approximately 3.09 million in 2025 and GDP was $29.245 billion. The Armenian government has been working closely with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) with interest in the high tech and electronics sectors, as well as agriculture, food processing, and textiles.
U.S. – Armenia Trade
Two-way trade in goods between the U.S. and Armenia totaled $198 million in 2025. U.S. exports to Armenia totaled $133 million in 2025 with the top export being transportation equipment at $64 million. This was followed by used or second-hand merchandise ($20 million), computer and electronic products ($13 million), chemicals ($11 million), and processed foods ($6 million).
Imports from Armenia to the U.S. in 2025 totaled $88 million. Of this, $27 million was made up of miscellaneous manufactured commodities, followed by apparel and accessories ($9 million), processed foods ($8 million), beverage and tobacco products ($7 million), and primary metal manufactures ($4 million). (Trade Stats Express)
California – Armenia Trade
California exports to Armenia in 2025 totaled $22 million, being the top exporting state for Armenia. Top exports consisted of transportation equipment ($7 million), computers and electronic products ($5 million), used or secondhand merchandise ($3 million), primary metals manufactures ($2 million), and chemicals ($1 million). (Trade Stats Express)
Imports from Armenia into California totaled $20 million in 2025. Top imports included processed foods ($6 million), beverage and tobacco products, ($7 million), miscellaneous manufactures ($4 million), wood products ($1 million), and apparel and accessories ($1 million).
There are 8 million Armenians that live abroad, including 1.5 million in the U.S., with 700,000 Armenians in California alone.
FDI – Armenia
The U.S. foreign direct investment (FDI) position in Armenia in 2025 totaled $9 million. (Bureau of Economic Analysis)
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CalChamber Resources
- Consulate General of Armenia, Los Angeles
- Select Committee on California, Armenia and Artsakh Mutual Trade, Art and Cultural Exchange
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