'Anti-Turkish Embargo': Who Lost the Most?

Abstract

The ongoing ban on Turkish vegetables is hardly noticeable for the Russian citizens due to insignificant volumes of supplies. During the summer months, demand for this type of product will be met by domestic production and shipments from the EAEU partners – Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kirgizia. The ban on shipments of tomatoes and cucumbers has produced different results for Turkey. Exports of tomatoes as long-lived commodity were redirected to other countries. The producers of cucumbers have suffered considerable losses: exports have fallen by 40% (Russia’s share in Turkish export constituted 50%).