Armenia’s smoking rate runs down
13:49 / 02/06/2010

Last year, production volume of cigarettes in Armenia increased by 6.21% as compared with 2008, making 3.310bn, RA National Statistical Service reports.

Meanwhile, according to RA State Revenue service, the import of tobacco products to Armenia in 2009 reduced by 32% making 2.122bn, whereas the export increased by 6.57%.

Overall, in 2008 Armenian manufacturers sold 5.709bn cigarettes, whereas in 2009 – 4.864bn cigarettes (14.8% less), Business 24 website informs.

L.A.