The consequences of the ban on the import of products from Georgia for Russians have been assessed

Russians will not feel the absence of Georgian products on the shelves. This is how Galina Balandina, head of the Center for Support of Foreign Economic Activity and Regional Development of RANEPA, assessed the consequences of the ban on the import of products from Georgia, as quoted by NSN.

After Rospotrebnadzor suspended the import and circulation in Russia of Georgian drinks, wine and water from the neighboring republic, they began to be withdrawn from sale. A source among retailers said that measures are being taken along the entire supply chain - from logistics to the store shelf. The alcoholic products of Teliana Veli JSC, Tbilvino, Georgian Beer Company, Askaneli Brothers LLC, as well as Nabeglavi mineral water from Healthy Water and the Coca-Cola drink from Georgia were temporarily banned.

According to the expert, the bans will affect the import of goods into Russia, and not the sale of existing stocks.

“Goods will remain in free circulation, but it is unlikely that what is in customs warehouses and terminals has not been released onto shelves. According to customs legislation, importation ends with release for domestic consumption, and what has already passed these stages is not prohibited. Restrictions on product categories such as wine, soft drinks and soda are unlikely to cause shortages. Our own products in this category are widely represented. In addition, based on past bans, we can conclude that Georgian suppliers manage to resolve issues after some time,” explained Balandina.