# Latvia trade restrictions with Russia and Belarus

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latvia-trade-restrictions-with-russia-and-belarus
> Updated: 2026-08-20T10:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Latvia has implemented measures to reduce economic ties with Russia and Belarus. In July 2026, the Latvian Parliament approved amendments banning the import of various consumer goods, such as books, video games, clothing, and toys, to prevent the spread of propaganda. These measures apply to goods originating from Russia or Belarus, even if transferred via third-party states.

Following these legislative changes, the Latvian Central Statistical Bureau released its first official list identifying approximately 170 domestic companies that continue to trade with Russia and Belarus in permitted sectors, such as food and medicine. Authorities clarified that these companies are not being accused of violating international sanctions, but are instead operating within exempt sectors.

This transparency initiative involves disclosing previously private tax data to allow the public and business partners to assess commercial risks and supply chain origins. To provide further context, the Bureau has also released a document allowing these companies to explain the reasons for their continued business activities with Russia and Belarus. The list is expected to be updated monthly.

## Claims

- The Latvian Central Statistical Bureau has published a list of domestic companies trading with Russia and Belarus. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Approximately 170 Latvian companies are named in the directory. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The list will be updated on a monthly basis. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The listed companies are operating in sectors not subject to current trade restrictions, such as food or medicine. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A legislative change now requires the Statistical Bureau to process and disclose previously non-public tax data. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Latvian Central Statistical Bureau has published its first list of domestic companies trading with Russia and Belarus. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The listed companies are not accused of violating international sanctions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A supplementary document allows companies to explain the reasons for their continued business relations with Russia and Belarus. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Latvia publishes list of companies trading with Russia and Belarus

Latvia has published a list of approximately 170 domestic companies continuing to trade with Russia and Belarus in non-sanctioned sectors like food and medicine to increase commercial transparency.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latvia-publishes-list-of-companies-trading-with-russia-and-belarus

### 2026-07-24: Latvia bans imports of Russian and Belarusian books, video games and apparel

Latvia has enacted a law banning imports of Russian and Belarusian books, video games, clothing and other consumer goods to curb economic ties and stop propaganda, effective until July 2027.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-bans-armenian-dairy-imports-over-sanitary-concerns

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