Freight transport in Armenia grows 1.6% in 2025

PanARMENIAN.Net - According to Armenia’s Statistical Committee, the total volume of freight transported in the country from January to September 2025 increased by 1.6% compared to the same period in 2024.

During this period, 12.26 million tons of cargo were transported, with 1.64 million tons in September alone. The September figure was 3.9% higher than August and 4.5% higher than in September 2024, reports Armenpress.

Rail transport carried 1.21 million tons of cargo in the nine-month period, a 15.7% increase year-over-year. In September, 160,200 tons were moved—2.8% less than in August, but 5.4% more than in September 2024.

Rail exports totaled 273,600 tons, 6.6% more than the previous year. September saw 36,700 tons exported. Imports via rail amounted to 587,000 tons (up 10.4%), with 77,500 tons in September. Domestic rail transport rose 35.8% to 346,600 tons, with 46,000 tons moved in September.

Road freight totaled 9.7 million tons—up 0.5% year-over-year. September's volume reached 1.37 million tons, 5.7% higher than in August and 5% higher than last September. However, exports by road declined 11.7% to 616,700 tons, with 78,800 tons in September. Imports rose 7.9% to 3.3 million tons (424,900 tons in September), while domestic road transport dropped 1.8% to 5.79 million tons (867,300 tons in September).

Air cargo reached 28,900 tons in the first nine months, a 3.2% increase from 2024. September saw 3,800 tons—up 15.2% from August but down 7.3% year-over-year. Exports by air declined 1.3% to 15,200 tons (2,200 in September), while imports grew 8.7% to 13,700 tons (1,600 in September).

Pipeline transport moved 1.33 million tons, a 1.8% decrease compared to 2024. In September, 107,700 tons were transported by pipeline.