Russia’s Foreign Trade Surplus Rises To US$116.8 Billion in January-September 2026 – Asia Now Takes 72% Of All Russian Trade: Economic Analysis

Russia's Foreign Trade reached US$576.2 billion in January-September 2026, representing a 13.9% year-on-year increase, as exports expanded to US$346.5 billion and imports climbed to US$229.7 billion. The resulting trade surplus amounted to US$116.8 billion, an increase of 13.2% compared with last year. In this comprehensive analysis, we look at which industry sectors are moving, which countries and blocs are increasing trade and which are in decline, and provide a detailed economic overview of the true state of Russian trade this...