Armenia and China Deepen Cooperation in the Transport Sector: Trade Turnover Has Already Grown
On September 22, an agreement on international road transport of passengers and freight was signed between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
According to the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, the agreement regulates reliable and highly efficient international road transport for the development of foreign trade relations between the two countries.
Deputy Minister Kristine Ghalechyan emphasized that the agreement is yet another important step toward deepening cooperation and strengthening interconnectivity in the transport sector between the two countries.
According to the source, the signing of the agreement is an important step aimed at the practical implementation of the strategic partnership between Armenia and China.
China is one of the most important partners of Armenia’s foreign trade. In January–July 2026, Armenia’s foreign and mutual trade turnover with China amounted to 1 billion 805.9 million USD, compared to 1 billion 437.6 million USD in the same period of 2025. The growth rate was 125.6%. China’s share in Armenia’s foreign trade turnover was 12.7% in January–July 2025, and increased to 15.6% in the same period of 2026. The trade balance with China remains negative, but a positive dynamic is observed. In January–July 2025, Armenia’s balance amounted to -713.1 million USD, and in January–July 2026 it improved to -502.5 million USD. The deficit decreased by approximately 210.6 million USD.
Exports to China (by exporting country) in January–July 2026 amounted to 651.7 million USD, compared to 362.3 million USD in the same period of 2025. The growth rate was 179.9%. Armenia’s total exports in January–July 2026 amounted to 4 billion 35.7 million USD, compared to 4 billion 381.5 million USD in 2025 (a decline of 7.9%). As a result, China’s share in exports doubled, rising from 8.3% in 2025 to 16.2% in 2026. Imports by exporting country in January–July 2026 amounted to 1 billion 154.2 million USD, compared to 1 billion 75.3 million USD in 2025 (growth of 107.3%). Under this classification, China’s share in imports remained at 15.4% in both periods.
