Overview
Armenia’s relatively strong agricultural performance since 2001 has resulted in a substantial increase in self-sufficiency levels of main food products and overall food availability. About 66 percent of the total dietary energy per person available for consumption comes from domestic production. However, the availability of food in Armenia highly depends on food imports, especially with regard to cereals and certain types of meat whereby Armenia imports 50.5 percent of the supplied wheat, 42 percent of legumes, 78 percent of poultry, 42 percent of pork, and 92 percent of vegetable oil. Armenia’s high dependency on food imports means food prices remain highly vulnerable to shocks in external food markets. The domestic food price volatility index stands at nearly 12 percent, demonstrating Armenia’s high month-to-month fluctuation in prices of foods.
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Armenia Supplier Contact List
Retail Sector
AT Kearney notes that Armenia still has an unsaturated retail market which is shifting rapidly to modern formats. In Yerevan, the country's capital and home to about 80 percent of the country's retail sales, shoppers spend almost $100 million monthly on consumer goods, primarily food. Home improvement, clothing, and furniture are the top non-food categories. Retail trade is moving from small and medium stores to large trade centers, including supermarkets. Currently, there are several malls and large stores operating in Yerevan involved in trade of food and consumer products. Supermarkets are the most frequently used stores for FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) purchases in Yerevan. From international players Carrefour hypermarket is functioning in Armenia. The established retailers are mainly stable.
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Types of Retailers Available |
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Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5, where 5 is the most common) |
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Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
5 |
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Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
4 |
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Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
3 |
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Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
2 |
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Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
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Wholesale – Alex Holding Co. LTD
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Alex Holding Co. LTD |
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Address |
Armenia, 0065, Yerevan, Tichina St. 3rd Lane, 2/2 Building |
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
Yes/ The supplier is engaged in food processing. |
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Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes / The supplier owns the supermarket chain Yerevan City |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
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Approximate Turnover in MT |
The Holding was one of the biggest tax payers in Armenia in 2018 |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, card |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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Yerevan |
22 supermarkets, all districts |
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Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
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Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
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00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
i.e. sheep and goats, swine, poultry… |
Produced locally |
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01 - Meat and meat preparations |
i.e meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages… |
Produced locally and imported |
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02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
i.e. milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs… |
Produced locally and imported |
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03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
i.e. fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes… |
Produced locally and imported |
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04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
i.e. wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta... |
Produced locally and imported |
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05 - Vegetables and fruit |
i.e. vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices… |
Produced locally and imported |
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06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
i.e. sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar … |
Produced locally and imported |
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07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
i.e. coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper… |
Produced locally and imported |
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09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
i.e. ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts… |
Produced locally and imported |
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41 - Animal oils and fats |
i.e. lard, fats and oils… |
Produced locally and imported |
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42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
i.e. soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil… |
Produced locally and imported |
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**For non-FOOD products please see section 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
