Russia’s exports in 2025 were characterized by shifts in energy trade, increased reliance on Asian buyers and stable, high-demand grain exports, with overall trade figures showing resilience, especially in non-oil/gas sectors, while adapting to new market dynamics. Key trends include exports of crude oil, fertilizers, and grain exports exceeding forecasts. Source products from Russia with confidence. Get insights into Russia’s key export industries, trade finance, and logistics. Essential for importers and businesses building a Russian supply chain.
Russia’s Rosatom Renewables has placed a tender for wind power evaluations for energy projects in all the CIS countries, including Russia, as well as Georgia and Vietnam. The combined resources will provide 300 million MW to Eurasia’s energy requirements.
India is looking to import more coking coal and nickel from Russia to super-charge its steel production in order to boost the output of electric vehicles in the country. India plans to increase 2-3 wheeler EV use to 80% from the current 9% by 2030.
The Bangladesh and Russian Foreign Ministers have been meeting in Moscow. We provide an extensive analysis of what was discussed, including full trade details and likely bilateral developments.
Russia is shortly to agree reciprocal visa-free travel with nationals of Indonesia, Malaysia and Kuwait in a major boost to the tourism sectors to all these countries and Russian nationals.
Russia’s Rosatom has stated that the NPP it is building in China will be operational later this year and next. While many in the West view Russia simply as a ‘gas station’, Rosatom is currently involved in over 80% of new NPP builds worldwide and is a world leader in helping developing countries transition to cleaner energy.
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The Russian and Tanzanian Presidents have met in St.Petersburg. We provide a comprehensive analysis of what was discussed and the opportunities on both sides for trade development and investment.
The UAE, despite its Iran/US war problems, is poised to enter into a Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. The war has meant opportunities exist for Russian and EAEU corporates replacing European investors who have exited.
Russia’s exports of sunflower oil, a key ingredient in Indian cuisine, has risen by 43% in 4M 2026 and means that Russia now provides 50% of India’s domestic needs. This is an excellent example of mutual BRICS trade.
Russia and India are negotiating a potential agreement for India to manufacture the Ilyushin 114-300 turboprop and the SJ-100 superjet under licence from Russia, in India, using both Russian and Indian parts. It could involve up to 200 aircraft.
Russian exports of wheat to Kenya have grown 10% in the first five months of the year, with volumes to Egypt, Sudan and Cameroon also all showing strong increases.
Armenia is holding Parliamentary elections in a few days, with the Russian and Armenian Presidents discussing developments within the Eurasian Economic Union. We take a look at Armenia’s choices between the EAEU and the EU as the political temperature heats up and tensions over Armenia increase. .
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