Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormCanned / Jarred (Shelf-stable)
Industry PositionProcessed Vegetable Product
Market
Peeled tomato products in Armenia are produced domestically by industrial canneries, including Artashat Cannery OJSC (brands such as Artfood/Janarat), and are also present via imports. For HS 200210 (tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared/preserved otherwise than by vinegar), Armenia’s 2023 exports (about USD 1.50 million) exceeded imports (about USD 0.78 million), indicating a net-export position for this closely related trade category. Exports in 2023 were highly concentrated in the Russian Federation, while imports were dominated by Italy. Products are commonly sold as whole peeled plum tomatoes in tomato juice with a short ingredient list (peeled tomatoes, tomato juice, salt) in retail jar formats (e.g., 720 ml / 670 g).
Market RoleNet exporter for HS 200210 (whole/in pieces; includes peeled sub-codes) with domestic processing capacity; limited but present imports (notably from Italy).
Domestic RoleDomestic consumer staple for cooking (home and foodservice) and a processed-food export line for Armenian canneries.
SeasonalityYear-round availability due to shelf-stable processing, inventory holding, and supplementary imports.
Specification
Primary VarietyPlum tomatoes (whole peeled, packed in tomato juice)
Physical Attributes- Whole peeled tomatoes packed in tomato juice
- Short ingredient list commonly used in Armenian-made SKUs: peeled tomatoes, tomato juice, salt
Packaging- Glass jar formats are common in retail (e.g., 720 ml / 670 g net weight listed for an Armenian SKU).
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Fresh tomato sourcing → washing/sorting → mechanical peeling → filling with tomato juice/brine → sealing → thermal sterilization → cooling → labeling/boxing → distribution/export
Temperature- Shelf-stable ambient logistics after sterilization; temperature abuse risks concentrate on seal integrity (post-process) and storage in extreme heat.
Shelf Life- Shelf-life depends on validated thermal process and hermetic sealing; jar/can damage and seal failures can trigger leakage, swelling, and spoilage/recall risk.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Market Concentration HighHS 200210 exports from Armenia are highly concentrated in the Russian Federation (2023 UN Comtrade via WITS), so demand shocks, payment/settlement frictions, or logistics disruptions on the Russia corridor can sharply reduce sales and create inventory/price pressure for Armenian peeled tomato producers.Diversify export destinations beyond the dominant market; maintain multi-currency contracting options and multiple logistics routes; build contingency plans for distributor replacement and inventory reallocation.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNon-conforming labeling or missing/incorrect conformity documentation under applicable EAEU technical regulations can trigger clearance delays, relabeling costs, or market withdrawal actions.Run a pre-shipment compliance checklist (label language/content, EAC/DoC applicability, ingredient and additive declarations, packaging conformity) and retain accredited test reports/technical dossier for inspections.
Logistics MediumCanned/jarred peeled tomatoes have high freight intensity; container/trucking rate volatility and corridor delays can materially change landed cost and service levels for both imports and exports.Use forward freight contracts where feasible; ship with buffer lead times; qualify alternative routes and consolidate loads to optimize per-unit freight cost.
Food Safety MediumThermal-process or seal-integrity failures (jar/can damage, vacuum loss, post-process contamination) can cause spoilage incidents and recalls, harming brand access in audit-driven retail channels.Validate sterilization schedules, implement container closure integrity checks, and maintain robust batch traceability with hold-and-release QA for export lots.
Standards- FSSC 22000 (GFSI-recognized) reported by a major Armenian cannery active in this category
FAQ
Is Armenia a net importer or exporter for canned tomatoes classified under HS 200210 (whole or in pieces, preserved otherwise than by vinegar) which includes peeled products?For HS 200210 in 2023, Armenia exported about USD 1.50 million and imported about USD 0.78 million (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS), indicating a net export position for this closely related trade category.
What is an example of a typical ingredient list for Armenian-made peeled plum tomatoes sold domestically or exported?One Armenian SKU (Artashat Cannery’s Artfood peeled plum tomatoes) lists ingredients as peeled tomatoes, tomato juice, and salt.
Which authority is responsible for food safety oversight in Armenia for products like canned peeled tomatoes?The Food Safety Inspectorate (Food Safety Inspection Body) is a government body responsible for conformity assessment of food products and control functions in food safety, including veterinary and phytosanitary spheres, acting on behalf of the Republic of Armenia.