The European Union has significantly increased tariffs on grain, oilseeds and products made from them from Russia and Belarus. The measure has been in force since July 1, 2024.
Imports of grain products from Russia into the EU have increased significantly since the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Although Russia remains a relatively small supplier of these products to the EU market, it is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of these products.
Given its current global export volumes, Russia could divert significant quantities to the EU, which would lead to a sudden influx of goods from its large stocks and thus disrupt the EU market.
The EU wants to preventRussian exports of illegally appropriated grain from the territories of Ukraine from destabilizing the European market. At the same time, Russia is to be prevented from using the income from grain exports to the EU to finance its war of aggression against Ukraine.
In addition to the tariff increase, the use of quotas will also no longer be possible. Transit through the EU is not affected by the measures.
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Council sets higher tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain products
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