Russia's seafood exports to China plummet 70% as trade flows are upended

China's COVID restrictions left seafood suppliers scrambling for new markets.

People's Republic of China President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Faced with tough COVID restrictions in China and heavy investment from the government, Russian seafood companies are reducing reliance on China. — People's Republic of China President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Faced with tough COVID restrictions in China and heavy investment from the government, Russian seafood companies are reducing reliance on China.Photo: Kremlin

Evgeny Vovchenko

Published 21 January 2022, 03:00Updated 21 January 2022, 14:01

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