Car imports to Armenia have increased

Armenia imported 14,079 cars during the first nine months of 2010, which is more compared to the same period in 2009 - 12,858 cars.

According to the customs service of the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia car imports have resulted in levying 17,193 million drams in taxes this year.

Only 1,178 cars imported have been made in Russia.

Of all the cars imported the price of 4,467 cars has been $5000 USD and less, the price of 4,467 cars has ranged between $5,000-10,000 USD.

Prices of 1,293 cars imported have ranged between $10,000-15,000 USD, while with 1,364 cars the prices have fluctuated between $15,000-30,000 USD.

The prices of only 908 cars have been $30,000 and more.

Car imports were significantly reduced in 2009 due to the global financial-economic crisis. If in 2008 41,910 cars had been imported to Armenia, in 2009 that numbers had already shrunk to 17,296.