Retail trade up 7.1%, wholesale down 2.9%
Armenia’s retail trade turnover reached AMD 1.42 trillion (about $3.81 billion) in January-August 2026, up 7.1% year on year. According to the Statistical Committee of Armenia, wholesale trade fell 2.9% to AMD 2.79 trillion.
Total trade turnover over the eight months was AMD 4.39 trillion (+0.7%). Wholesale accounted for 63.4%, retail for 32.3% and motor vehicle trade for 4.3%; the latter grew 10.8% to AMD 187.3 billion.
Shops accounted for 83.9% of retail trade, at AMD 1.19 trillion (+7.1%). Turnover grew fastest at agricultural produce markets (+17.5%), consumer goods markets (+15.8%) and kiosks (+11.7%). Retail fuel outlets grew 2.7% to AMD 144.1 billion.
In August, trade turnover was AMD 620.1 billion, 0.1% more than in August 2025 and 1.3% more than in July. Retail trade rose 7% and motor vehicle trade 23.2%, while wholesale fell 4.6%.
Inventories in shops stood at AMD 311.5 billion on September 1, enough for 19 days of sales, down from 29 days on February 1.
| Type of trade | January-August, AMD billion | Share, % | Change, % | August, change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,390.0 | 100 | +0.7 | +0.1 |
| Wholesale | 2,785.8 | 63.4 | −2.9 | −4.6 |
| Retail | 1,417.0 | 32.3 | +7.1 | +7.0 |
| Motor vehicle trade | 187.3 | 4.3 | +10.8 | +23.2 |
Source: Statistical Committee of Armenia. Current prices. Change on the same period of the previous year. Motor vehicle trade includes maintenance and repair.
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