ArmInfo. The World Wine Tourism Organization (GWTO) is interested in cooperation with Armenia. This was stated by GWTO President Antonio Vidal during a meeting with the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia Zhanna Andreasyan.
The parties discussed the process of restoration of the grape press in the Zvartnots Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum. In this regard, the Minister emphasized that the government attaches great importance to the development of winemaking. In addition to the fact that the industry is a valuable national cultural heritage, Andreasyan said that this is a developing area in the professional and higher education systems and is in great demand among students. In the context of the development of the industry, the Minister especially noted the importance of cooperation with the National Agrarian University of Armenia and the possibility of implementing joint educational programs. It should be noted that according to the RA Statistical Committee, wine production in Armenia decreased by 36.3%, amounting to 2.8 million liters.
According to the Customs Service, in 2024, Armenia reduced wine exports by 4.1% to 4.3 million liters. The customs value of exported wine decreased by 3.1% - to $ 17.7 million.
The main market for Armenian wine is traditionally Russia, the share of which decreased in 2024 from 83.2% to 79.6%. Then, far behind, come the United States (7%), Poland (1.4%), France (1.2%), China (1%), Lithuania and Belgium (0.8% each), Germany (0.7%). Much smaller volumes were supplied to Georgia, Kazakhstan, Canada, Latvia, Britain, the Netherlands, Israel, Italy, Greece, Germany, Australia, the UAE, Bulgaria, Belgium, Turkmenistan, Switzerland, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, Singapore. Less than 1 thousand liters. was exported to Lebanon, India, Austria, Estonia, Iceland, Spain, Japan, Sweden, Portugal, Vietnam, Kenya.
