Armenia saw a strong growth in production of carpet and carpet coverings in the first two months of 2019 against the same period of 2018, the latest statistics reveal.

The country manufactured 4.6 tons of carpet in January-February this year, up by 48.4% from the same months of 2018, when 3.1 tons were produced, Panorama.am learned from the Statistical Committee.

A total of 26.3 tons of carpet and carpet coverings were manufactured in the country last year, securing a 32.8% growth against the previous year.

Meanwhile, Armenia produced 18 tons of carpet in 2016 and 41 tons in 2015.