EU restrictions on certain types of fish products from Russia began in 2022. Since the beginning of 2024, Russian fish products have been subject to duties, the All—Russian Association of Fishermen (VARPE) states

The EU is the main consumer of white fish in the world. The global market is highly dependent on the supply of cod and pollock. At the same time, Russia is the largest producer of these types of white fish. Sanctions against Russia have led to a significant shortage of raw materials for European processors and an increase in prices for products for consumers.

Russia redirected supplies to friendly countries, and European processors and consumers could not completely abandon fish from the Russian Federation. Duties and restrictions will have an even greater impact on the availability of fish in the EU

KRISTALL OF GROWTH previously reported that, according to the German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, sanctions have been imposed against Russia, but Europe is suffering from them.