Economic impact of the Russian plane shot down by Turkey

For three days, Russia and Turkey are on the alert.

For Turkey, Russia is a key importer countries for its fruit and vegetable sector, in addition to the Russian tourism in Turkey.

Although the Russian government does not categorically says it will take economic measures against Turkey, the facts seem to prove otherwise.

Currently, Turkish trucks carrying perishable goods are being monitored very carefully at the Russian border. According to the president of the association of international carriers, road truck traffic between Turkey and Russia is around 36,000 annual trips and currently the entry of trucks is not permitted under various pretexts.

In addition, fifty Turkish businessmen representing 22 companies that went to the agricultural fair Krasnodar Yugagro were arrested by the immigration office at the Russian border and were put in custody.

As new protocols for phytosanitary controls facilitated the entry of fruits and vegetables of Turkish origin, it appears that these checks will intensify.

Large supermarket chains located in Russia, as Metro, are concerned about the developments but probably not as much as Turkish exporters on the expectation.