Russian import embargo: EU export development until July 2015

On 7 August 2014, Russia introduced an import ban for certain agricultural products originating from the United States, the EU, Canada, Australia and Norway. Beef, pork and poultry meat, dairy products, fruits and vegetables were the targeted categories. On 25 July 2015, Russia announced the extension of the import embargo by one year (until August 2016). Furthermore the ban has been extended to other four countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Albania and Montenegro.