Overview
- Reporting via Euractiv shows EU purchases of Russian fish and seafood reached €709 million in 2024 despite restrictions.
- Most shipments went to the Netherlands, Germany, France and Poland as Russian products lost access to EU tariff breaks and faced a 13.7% duty from January 1, 2024.
- The EU still maintains a full ban on Russian crustaceans and caviar introduced in 2022, and Portuguese SMEs report pre‑Christmas fish prices hitting unprecedented levels.
- Russia’s Fish Union highlights product innovation, broader assortments and a modernized image—supported by a sector roadmap and a dedicated ANO—as central to raising domestic consumption.
- The union also notes growing retailer‑processor‑fisher agreements and estimates per‑capita availability at roughly 24 kg in 2025 based on the projected raw‑material balance.