内容摘要：The tea plant is usually grown in tropical and subtropical climates where its cultivation and processing support the livelihoods of millions of people.

The tea plant is usually grown in tropical and subtropical climates where its cultivation and processing support the livelihoods of millions of people.

“There are those who left and actively try to prevent parallel imports,” Burmistrov told Al Jazeera.Burmistrov said he is aware of Western companies that have threatened to blacklist Russian partners over their use of parallel imports, although he declined to name any firms.

“Then, there are those who turn a blind eye to the issue. Finally, there are those who continue actively trading with Russia through intermediaries, effectively facilitating parallel imports themselves”.While boycotting Russia was a voluntary decision for most companies, producers of so-called luxury goods have additional legal perils to consider under US and European sanctions.Luxury goods are defined broadly, including cars with a market value of more than 50,000 euros, home appliance hairdryers, washing machines and refrigerators worth more than $750, and smartphones worth more than $300, among other items.

While violating sanctions is a criminal offence in many countries, enforcement is generally country-specific. Any company registered in a jurisdiction that did not impose sanctions, such as the UAE or China, is not legally bound to comply with another country's restrictions.The US, owing to its outsize influence over the global economy, offers an exception with its practice of imposing secondary sanctions.

Under Washington’s sanctions regime, companies registered anywhere in the world are at risk of being blacklisted if they are deemed to be helping Russia evade sanctions.

Some human rights advocates argue that manufacturers are responsible for the sale of their products, whether sold with their approval or not, under the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.Israel’s electronics sector is a key engine of its export economy, led by significant players like Intel, which runs large-scale chip fabrication facilities, as well as companies such as Elbit Systems and Orbotech, known for their expertise in military electronics and advanced manufacturing.

Israel is a major exporter of pharmaceuticals, driven by companies such as Teva Pharmaceuticals, one of the world’s largest generic drug manufacturers.Israel is also a global leader in the diamond trade, importing billions of dollars worth of rough diamonds which are then cut, polished and processed domestically before being exported.

Which countries buy the most from Israel?Israel sold $61.7bn worth of goods in 2024. The biggest importers of Israeli products were the United States with $17.3bn, Ireland with $3.2bn and China with $2.8bn. Hong Kong, a semiautonomous region of China that trade databases treat as a separate entity, imported an additional $2bn in products from Israel. Add that to China’s tally, and the country becomes the second-largest importer of Israeli products.