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- 1. Finland's imports from Russia in the first four months of 2026 reached 285 million euros.
- 2. Nickel and ammonia are among the products Finland imports the most from Russia.
- 3. The EU does not impose a direct ban on Russian nickel imports due to the dependence of the European industry.
- 4. An annual quota limit of 688 thousand tons was determined by the EU for Russian ammonia imports.
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Finland's merchandise imports from Russia showed an increase in early 2026, despite the continuation of European Union (EU) sanctions. According to news reports by Finnish media based on Customs Administration data, the import volume between January and April increased by 15 million euros compared to the same period last year. During this period, Finland purchased a total of 285 million euros worth of Russian goods.
A large portion of the country's imports from Russia consists of nickel and nickel-related products. Additionally, ammonia, which is widely used in the production of mineral fertilizers, is among the most imported products. Since the European industry is critically dependent on nickel supply, the EU avoids imposing a direct ban on Russian nickel imports.
On the other hand, the EU decided to ban the export of high-performance alloys and nickel powders to Russia in July 2026. In addition, quotas for Russian ammonia imports began to be implemented; the EU set a limit of 688 thousand tons for annual ammonia imports in April 2026. While 80 percent of the total 524 thousand tons of ammonia received from Russia in 2025 was imported by Belgium and Lithuania, France also made a significant amount of purchases in this area.
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- 1. Q: For which products did Finland increase its imports from Russia?
- A: The increase in imports was mainly driven by nickel and nickel-related products, as well as ammonia.
- 2. Q: Why doesn't the EU completely ban nickel imports originating from Russia?
- A: Since the European industry is critically dependent on Russian nickel supply, the EU avoids imposing a direct import ban, taking this situation into account.
- 3. Q: What are the EU's restrictions regarding Russian ammonia imports?
- A: The EU set an annual quota limit of 688 thousand tons for ammonia imports from Russia in April 2026.