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On 1 April, the Latvian Saeima adopted in the final reading a bill extending the ban on imports of agricultural products from Belarus and Russia. It will remain in force until 1 July 2027.
Latvia banned imports of agricultural products from Belarus and Russia on 8 March 2024. The ban also covers animal feed and products arriving through third countries.
The Agriculture Ministry noted a steady and significant decline in imports. During the first 11 months of 2024, imports from Russia fell by 30%, and during the same period of 2025 by a further 85%. Imports from Belarus over the same periods decreased by 12% and 55% respectively, LSM reported.