Russia Fish Exports to EU Rise 3% in 8 Months Despite Sanctions

Russian fish exports to the EU reached $596 million in the first 8 months of 2026, up 3% year-on-year, per Eurostat data cited by the Fish Union. This modest increase suggests sanctions have not fully curtailed seafood trade, though the volume remains limited. The development indicates ongoing trade flows in a sanctioned sector, with implications for EU enforcement and Russia's export revenues.