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DRAFT REPORT (COM(2025)0034 – C100006/2025 – 2025/0021(COD))

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus

INTA-PR-770210

Committee on International Trade · Rapporteur: Inese Vaidere

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The draft report approves the Commission proposal to modify customs duties on certain goods from Russia and Belarus, aiming to reduce economic dependence and prevent circumvention. It supports gradual tariff increases on nitrogen-based fertilisers over three years, prohibitive tariffs on remaining agricultural imports, and monitoring to prevent circumvention.

Committee position. The rapporteur proposes that Parliament adopt its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal without amendments.

Key points

  1. Parliament adopts the Commission proposal without amendments.
  2. The regulation aims to eliminate dependencies on Russian imports, particularly fertilisers, and prevent circumvention through Belarus.
  3. Tariff increases on nitrogen-based fertilisers will be phased in gradually over three years.
  4. The regulation also targets the remaining 15% of agricultural imports from Russia, applying prohibitive tariffs to halt them.
  5. Monitoring provisions and mitigating measures are included to address potential substantial increases in fertiliser prices.
  6. The rapporteur welcomes that measures apply to Belarus to prevent circumvention and calls for close monitoring of imports from other countries.
  7. The regulation is not expected to negatively affect global food security as tariffs apply only to EU imports.

Who is affected

  • Importers of fertilisers and agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus will face higher or prohibitive tariffs.
  • EU farmers will benefit from continued supply and affordable prices, with time to adapt to new conditions.
  • EU domestic fertiliser producers may see growth due to reduced Russian competition.

Figures and deadlines

  • Imports from Russia decreased by 85% compared to pre-war levels.
  • In 2023, EU imports of Russian urea and nitrogen-based fertilisers were 3.6 million tonnes, worth EUR 1.28 billion, over 25% of total imports.
  • In 2024, imports rose to 4.4 million tonnes, worth EUR 1.5 billion, with a 30% import share.
  • EU fertiliser production was 14 million tonnes in 2023, down from an average of 18 million tonnes in the previous five years.
  • European industry has around 20% spare capacity (about 3 million tonnes) and exported 9.5 million tonnes of nitrogen fertilisers in 2024.

Legal basis: Article 207(2) and Article 294(2) and (3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union