Ransom from Armenia
Armenia: cognac, wine, jewelry - straight from Yerevan production
We pay in drams and dollars. Ararat, Noah, Armenian Areni wine, Yerevan jewelry - official supplies without resale.
from 3%
redemption fee
5–7 d
delivery time in KG
from $100
minimum order
100%
payment guarantee
Business profile
Business profile of Armenia
Member of the EAEU since 2015 - goods are duty-free. Pernod Ricard produces Ararat cognac right in Yerevan, the city's jewelry workshops work with gold and silver, and the IT sector already brings in $1 billion a year.
Business profile
Business profile of Armenia
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Currency
- Armenian dram (AMD/֏)
- Language
- Armenian
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Customs limit
- up to $200 per individual (EAEU, no duties)
- Payment methods
- SWIFT AMD/USD, IDRAM Armenian payment system
Key facts
Ararat (Pernod Ricard) - Armenian cognac is exported to 50+ countries
Yerevan jewelry industry - gold, silver, Armenian stones
Areni-1 is one of the oldest wineries in the world, 6,000+ years of history
IT sector - $1 billion per year: Picsart (1 billion users), Krisp (noise reduction for business)
Marketplaces
Where do they buy from Armenia?
Direct manufacturers and Armenian trading platforms. EAEU - no duties.
Direct producers (cognac, wine)
Ararat (Yerevan Brandy Factory), Noy, Getap - direct purchases through Armenian distributors. Areni, Meghri - the best Armenian wines.
- Ararat / Pernod Ricard - official distributor
- Noy - Armenian brand of cognac
- Wine Areni, Khor Virap - traditional varieties
Jewelry market / ACBA
Jewelry workshops in Yerevan, Gold24 Armenia, Vernissage jewelry stores - gold, silver, Armenian semi-precious stones.
- Jewelry workshops in Yerevan - gold 585/750
- Armenian silver with ornaments
- Vernissage - handicrafts and jewelry
Yandex Market Armenia / Online stores
Yandex Market Armenia, Zangi Market - consumer goods, electronics, food products at Armenian prices.
- Consumer goods of the Armenian market
- Electronics at prices in Armenia
- Armenian food products
Why us
Why buy through OZTA
Armenia - EAEU. No duties, fast, with correct documents for cognac and wine.
Dram or dollar - no loss
Armenian manufacturers operate in both AMD and USD. We transfer in the required currency through SWIFT or Armenian banks.
EAEU - no duties
Armenia and Kyrgyzstan - EAEU. Goods are transported without customs duties. We need excise stamps for alcohol.
Russian language in business communication
Armenian business actively uses the Russian language. Negotiations are direct, without an interpreter.
Excise taxes are calculated in advance
Alcohol from Armenia requires excise stamps of the Kyrgyz Republic upon import. We calculate the full cost including excise tax before ordering.
Cognac, wine, jewelry, IT
Ararat, Armenian wine, gold jewelry from Yerevan - we work with any category of Armenian export.
Route Yerevan–Bishkek via Tbilisi
Regular flights by air and road delivery through Georgia. 5–7 days to Bishkek.
What are they purchasing?
Popular categories from Armenia
Cognac, wine, jewelry, products - Armenian brands and crafts.
Electronics
IT equipment through the Yerevan Technopark, products of local IT companies, Synopsis Armenia - a high-tech base.
IT equipment, technologies of Armenian startups
Clothing and textiles
Armenian knitwear and traditional handicrafts - knitting, embroidery. Produced in Gyumri and Vanadzor.
Armenian knitwear, traditional embroidery
Auto parts
Armenia re-exports European and Japanese cars to the region. Spare parts for Skoda, Toyota, KIA through Armenian distributors.
Toyota, KIA through Armenian distributors
Equipment
Industry of Yerevan and Vanadzor - chemical production, Nairit (chloroprene rubber), electronic components.
Nairit, Yerevan industrial enterprises
Construction materials
Armenian tuff is a unique pink volcanic stone, a symbol of Yerevan. Hrazdan cement, Yerevan glass.
Armenian tuff, Hrazdan cement, glass
Cosmetics
Natural cosmetics made from Armenian herbs - Armenoherb, products based on apricot oil, traditional handmade soaps.
Armenoherb, apricot oil, Armenian soaps
How does this work
Four steps - from application to result
A personal manager accompanies the task from the first request to completion.
- 01
Bid
Describe the task: what needs to be bought, paid for, or delivered. We will answer within an hour.
1 hour - 02
Calculation
We will calculate the cost, terms and commission. Everything in one offer, no hidden extras.
1 day - 03
Payment
Transfer to us - we pay the supplier or service from a local account on the same day.
1 day - 04
Execution
Redemption, replenishment or delivery - depends on the task. Tracking at every stage.
from 1 hour
Problems and solutions
Typical purchasing situations
Four typical situations when purchasing in Armenia. How do we solve them?
Typical problems
Ararat-cognac, we need a batch with a guarantee of the original, not a replica
Armenian wine, complex excise history when imported into the Kyrgyz Republic
Jewelry, you need documents about sample and origin
Logistics through Georgia, an unusual route
Solutions OZTA
We work through the official Armenian distributor Ararat with a certificate of authenticity
We calculate the full cost including Armenian and Kyrgyz excise taxes before ordering
We request an assay certificate and a sales receipt from a jewelry store
Regular flights Yerevan–Tbilisi–Bishkek, reliable proven route
Important nuances
What you need to know about purchasing in Armenia
Specifics of the Armenian alcohol market and jewelry industry.
Customs regulations
EAEU - no duties. Alcohol: excise stamp of the Kyrgyz Republic + veterinary certificate. Jewelry: declaration indicating the sample and value.
Payment Features
SWIFT in USD is the standard for B2B. Armenian banks are well integrated into the international system. For small purchases - IDRAM Armenian.
Seasonality
Wine: new harvest October–December. Cognac: available all year round. Tourist season (May–October)—jewelry becomes more expensive.
Minimum quantity
Ararat through a distributor - from 6 bottles. Armenian wine - from 12 bottles. Jewelry - from 1 item. Cognac wholesale - from a box.
Certification
Alcohol: quality certificate of the Armenian producer + excise stamp of the Kyrgyz Republic. Jewelry: Armenian assay certificate. Products: veterinary.
Common mistakes
Buying Armenian cognac without a certificate of authenticity - the market is full of imitations. Jewelry without an assay document will be delayed at customs.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We answer questions about purchasing in Armenia.
What is the minimum order from Armenia?
How long does it take for cargo to arrive from Armenia?
How do you pay Armenian suppliers?
How to check the authenticity of Ararat cognac?
Do I need to pay excise tax when importing Armenian cognac?
Do you need an account in an Armenian bank?
What if the jewelry turned out to be the wrong grade?
Do you work with small Armenian winemakers?
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