Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie France Arménie

What Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie France Arménie does

CCI France Arménie (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie France Arménie) is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce established in 2011 and headquartered at 16 Abovyan Street in Yerevan, Armenia. It operates as a local chapter of CCI France International — a global network comprising 125 chambers across 98 countries with over 38,000 member companies, 1,200 bicultural employees, and 102 business centers. The chamber's stated purpose is to promote economic relations, business exchanges, and trade between French and Armenian enterprises, supported by over a century of Franco-Armenian historical ties and the institutional backing of the French CCI network.

The chamber is governed by a Board of Directors of 7 permanent members, chaired by President Tigran Arakelian, and operated by a lean team of 6 employees. Its core service portfolio includes market prospecting (identifying distributors, importers, suppliers, and partners), market entry advisory for the Armenian market, France-in-Armenia economic information, and a membership program offering access to events, forums, and the global CCI France International network. Members also receive the Privilèges card, launched by CCI France International, which provides exclusive benefits and discounted services worldwide. The chamber distributes services through its Yerevan office, multilingual website (French, English, Armenian), email newsletters, social media channels, and the CCIFI Connect mobile application available on iOS and Android.

Revenue is generated through membership fees on a recurring subscription basis. Pricing details are not publicly disclosed, though the Privilèges card is provided free to members with a 10,000 AMD charge per additional bulk card. The organization's technology stack is limited to standard vendor-supplied tools — Eudonet for eCRM and Sendinblue for email — with no proprietary platform, API, or AI capabilities. Recent activity has included facilitating Maison Ladurée's entry into Armenia, onboarding Ardshinbank, co-hosting the Light & Hope gala with Amundi-ACBA Asset Management, facilitating the Evocabank-PROPARCO loan convention, and leading a delegation to the Amundi World Investment Forum. France is the second-largest foreign investor in Armenia, with bilateral trade of €160M in 2023 and over 100 French companies established since Armenian independence.

Name

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie France Arménie

Legal name

CCI France International

Website

https://ccifrance-armenie.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce established in 2011 in Yerevan, connecting French and Armenian businesses through membership services, market intelligence, prospecting, and networking as part of the CCI France International network of 125 chambers across 98 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) & Trade Finance Institutions (BPADACAF)

Keywords

• Bilateral trade services
• Business networking events
• Market entry advisory
• Commercial prospecting services
• Chamber of commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Erevan

HQ country

Armenia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: CCI France Arménie generates revenue through chamber membership fees. Companies join to access networking opportunities, market intelligence, prospecting services, and the Privileges program. The organization also facilitates business connections and events that generate value for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CCI France Arménie is a bilateral chamber of commerce that facilitates business relations between French and Armenian companies. It offers market prospecting services (identifying distributors, importers, suppliers, and partners), market entry guidance for companies approaching the Armenian market, France-Armenia economic information, and a membership program providing access to the global CCI France International network of 125 chambers across 98 countries. The chamber also distributes the Privilèges benefits card and operates the CCIFI Connect mobile application for members.

Product overview

CCI France Arménie is a Chamber of Commerce organization providing a unified portfolio of business support services rather than a technology product platform. The core offering consists of market prospecting services (identifying distributors, importers, suppliers, partners), market entry guidance (approaching the Armenian market), and France-Armenia economic information services. These are complemented by a membership program that provides access to the CCI France International network of 125 chambers worldwide, and the Privilèges program offering exclusive benefits cards. The chamber also provides a CCIFI Connect mobile application for members to access the international network. Services are offered primarily in French, English, and Armenian.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 French companies have established operations in Armenia since independence.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amundi-ACBA Asset ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026CCI France Arménie, chaired by Tigran Arakelian, participated in the Amundi World Investment Forum alongside Martin Galstyan (Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia) and the CEOs of major Armenian banks including ACBA Bank, Evocabank, Converse Bank, and Armswissbank. CEO Hovik Mazedjian of Amundi-ACBA also attended. The forum addressed global economic and financial transformations, monetary policy, central bank independence, digital finance development, and long-term investment opportunities.
• Maison LaduréeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026CCI France Arménie, chaired by Tigran Arakelian, facilitated the entry of Maison Ladurée into the Armenian market following the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Armenia. Maison Ladurée — the first French gourmet luxury brand to establish itself in Armenia — represents the culmination of several years of collaboration supported by the chamber.
• PROPARCOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026CCI France Arménie facilitated and announced a loan agreement between Evocabank and PROPARCO (the French development finance institution). PROPARCO, a subsidiary of Agence Française de Développement (AFD), provides development financing and has been active in Armenia since 2012, supporting SMEs in agribusiness and agriculture.
• EvocabankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Evocabank signed a loan convention with PROPARCO with support from CCI France Arménie. Evocabank CEO attended the Amundi World Investment Forum as a key Armenian banking representative.
• Amundi-ACBA Asset ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026CCI France Arménie, chaired by Tigran Arakelyan, partnered with the team of Amundi-ACBA Asset Management to co-host the second edition of the Light & Hope gala in support of displaced Armenian children. The event also featured special recognition for French NGO Elise Care, which provides medical and psychological assistance to displaced civilian populations.
• Elise CareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026French NGO Elise Care received special recognition at the Light & Hope gala organized by CCI France Arménie and Amundi-ACBA Asset Management. Elise Care provides urgent medical and psychological assistance to displaced Armenian civilian populations.
• ArdshinbankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Ardshinbank — Armenia's leading bank by total assets — joined CCI France Arménie as a new member in February 2026. The bank's total assets exceeded AMD 2,390 billion as of June 30, 2025, with a loan portfolio of over AMD 1,300 billion and customer deposits of over AMD 1,500 billion. Chamber President Tigran Arakelian welcomed Ardshinbank, citing its financial expertise and leading role in the Armenian economy.
• CCI France InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CCI France Arménie operates as a local chapter of CCI France International, which comprises 125 chambers in 98 countries with 38,000+ member companies, 1,200 bicultural employees, and 102 business centers. The parent organization provides the Privileges program, cross-referrals, and institutional support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Proparco: French development finance institution (AFD subsidiary) providing loans and equity to private sector in emerging markets, including Armenia. An ecosystem partner rather than a competitor — CCI France Arménie has publicly facilitated Proparco loan agreements with Armenian banks.

Direct peers

• CCI France Chine: Sister French bilateral chamber of commerce in China, part of the same CCI France International network. Highly comparable in operating model, revenue streams (membership fees), service portfolio, and customer profile (French corporates entering a foreign market).
• Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Bilateral French chamber of commerce in the UK providing networking, prospecting, and member services to French and British companies. Direct peer by structure, services offered, and member profile (French multinationals, mid-market firms, financial institutions).
• American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (AmCham Armenia): Another bilateral chamber of commerce operating in Armenia, focused on US–Armenia business relations. Direct competitor for Armenian executives seeking Western-market entry and for multinationals choosing their Armenian chamber affiliation.
• Enterprise Armenia: Armenian government-backed investment promotion agency whose mandate — attracting foreign companies to Armenia and supporting market entry — directly overlaps with CCI France Arménie's core service. Highly comparable in customer base and value proposition, though it serves all foreign investors rather than the French segment specifically.
• Franco-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK France): Bilateral chamber promoting Franco-German business exchanges, with a similar membership, prospecting, events, and market-entry support model. Closely comparable in operating model and revenue structure, though focused on Germany rather than Armenia.

Broad incumbents

• Business France: French national agency supporting French companies' international expansion and foreign investment attraction. Comparable as a French public-sector counterpart focused on cross-border business development, though operating at a national rather than bilateral level.
• CCI France International: Parent network of CCI France Arménie, coordinating 121–125 French Chambers of Commerce abroad across 98 countries with 38,000+ member companies. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization running the Privileges program, CCIFI Connect app, and cross-chamber referrals that CCI France Arménie leverages.
• MEDEF International: International arm of France's main private-sector employer federation, organizing high-level business missions and B2B connections abroad. Comparable in serving French companies seeking foreign partnerships, particularly through events like the Amundi World Investment Forum CCI France Arménie attends.

Regional players

• Invest in Armenia Foundation: Armenian investment promotion entity supporting FDI attraction and foreign investor services in Armenia. Comparable mandate to CCI France Arménie's France-focused inbound-investor work, but broader (all-source FDI) and government-aligned rather than private.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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