Russia imposes full “banana embargo” on Ecuador

Russia is extending a "banana embargo" on all major suppliers from Ecuador. Rosselkhoznadzor requires Ecuadorian authorities to suspend certification authorizing exports to Russia for 13 more companies.

Russia is extending a “banana embargo” on all major suppliers from Ecuador. Rosselkhoznadzor requires Ecuadorian authorities to suspend certification authorizing exports to Russia for 13 more companies.

Meanwhile, banana prices in Russia rose by 44% over the year, according to Rosstat data. In some Russian cities banana prices rose by almost 90%.