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German prosthetic exports to Russia rise nearly 19% in first half of 2026
German exports of prostheses to Russia were worth €112 million in the first half of 2026, nearly 19% more than in the same period a year earlier.
The figure was the highest for a first half since 2020.
The increase came despite a wider decline in German exports to Russia, which fell 2.9% in the same period.
EU sanctions restrict trade with Russia, but medical equipment such as prostheses is exempt on humanitarian grounds.
Exports of medicines also rose, by about 18% to roughly €1.5 billion.
Companies active in Russia say they limit sales to essential health or agricultural goods, or cite food supplies.
The figures cover the first six months of 2026.
German exports of prostheses to Russia rose nearly 19% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
The value of the shipments reached €112 million, a record level, according to export data from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office.
The article says Germany had not exported this many prostheses to Russia since 2020.
Prostheses and other medical technology are exempt from EU sanctions for humanitarian reasons.
Germany’s total exports to Russia fell 2.9% in the first half of 2026.
- Who
- German exporters of prostheses and Russian buyers.
- What
- Exports of prostheses to Russia rose nearly 19% to €112 million.
- When
- The first half of 2026, compared with the first half of 2025.
- Where
- From Germany to Russia.
- Why
- Prostheses and other medical technology are exempt from EU sanctions for humanitarian reasons.
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Germany had not exported as many prostheses to Russia as it did in the first half of 2026, the article says.
This was the comparison period for the reported increase in prosthesis exports.
German prosthesis exports to Russia rose nearly 19% year on year to €112 million.
Bild published its report on the export figures.
- Export growth
- Nearly 19% in the first half of 2026
- Shipment value
- €112 million
- Comparison period
- First half of 2025
- Sanctions status
- Prostheses and medical technology are exempt for humanitarian reasons
- Overall exports to Russia
- Down 2.9% in the first half of 2026
Sources
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