14:39 - 12.10.2026

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October 12, Fineko/abc.az. According to the Federal Customs Service, Russia's foreign trade surplus grew by 16.4% year-on-year during the first eight months of 2026, reaching $102.9 billion. Total foreign trade volume expanded by 13.75% to $505.5 billion, with exports rising to $304.2 billion and imports reaching $201.3 billion.

Mineral products remained the primary export driver at $170.6 billion, while machinery and transport equipment dominated imports at $97.7 billion. Amid ongoing geopolitical shifts, Asian nations accounted for 75.5% ($381.8 billion) of Russia's total trade, whereas Europe's share stood at 17.5% ($88.4 billion).