German Imports From Russia Plunge, but Not to Zero
Pharmaceuticals made up more than 40% of German exports to Russia, even as sanctions and the Ukraine war cut imports to €500 million.
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German Imports From Russia Plunge 96% Since 2021, but Exports Still Top €3 Billion
Germany's imports of Russian goods experienced a steep decline in the first half of 2026, dropping to €500 million ($540 million) compared to €15 billion ($16.2 billion) during the same period in 2021.
Germany's trade with Russia has fallen sharply after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, in particular due to the decision to completely stop importing Russian gas — at the same time certain trade ties have been preserved.
Trade volume between Germany and Russia decreased by approximately 86 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2021, the pre-war period, falling from 27.7 billion euros to 3.9 billion euros.
According to Destatis, trade volume between Germany and Russia decreased by approximately 86 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2021, falling from €27.7 billion to €3.9 billion. Imports dropped from €15 billion to €0.5 billion, while exports fell from €12.7 billion to €3.4 billion.
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