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 bilateral trade with Kazakhstan has increased by 15% in the first five months of this year. Russia accounts for 8.8% of Kazakhstan’s exports and 31.6% of its imports.
The Azerbaijan Foreign Minister has been in Moscow to reset diplomatic relations. Azerbaijan is emerging as an important south Caucasian transport and logistics hub linking the Middle East to Europe and looks set to capitalise on this role.
The first shipment of oil from Russia’s Far Eastern Kosmino Port has arrived in Indonesia. The country is prioritizing its internal energy security above sourcing and sanctions issues.
We deep-dive the Russia-North Korea economic partnership and its developments following Madame Choe Son Hui’s visit to Moscow. Bilateral trade and economic integration are rapidly advancing with bilateral trade possibly already close to US$60 billion and significant infrastructure development taking place. We examine the underlying reasons for this unprecedented boom.
Russia’s online cinema screening service Wink has just entered the Tajik market, with locals able to access over 35,000 movies, TV series and cartoons via subscription.
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We review the Russia-Latin America Strategic Cooperation Forum (CORAL 2026) which has just taken place in Sao Paulo. Participants included Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Chile, Venezuela, Paraguay, Ecuador and Russia in what was an important regional trade development event. We provide a country by country analysis and the latest Russia-Latin America trade intelligence.
Russia’s exports of agricultural products to China has grown 41% in H1 2026, with organic produce very much a growth development market. We look at the Chinese consumer trends and Russia’s organic certification processes.
Despite European media stating the contrary, the Russian economy and foreign trade data improved during January-May 2026. We examine the data, look at the underlying reasons and provide the hard evidence that support the Russian statistics.
INNOPROM Russia has just concluded, showcasing the best of Russian innovation and technical expertise. With billions of dollars of agreements signed, it marks a strategic shift to exporting technologies as opposed to commodities.
We examine the reality behind Russia’s energy shortages, the impact of Ukrainian attacks on its facilities, and how Russia’s logistics and production is changing to adapt to the short-term problems these have created. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the Russian domestic, import and export oil & gas sectors.
Russia’s Chetra, an industrial construction vehicle and parts manufacturer, have signed an agreement with Indonesian market entry experts to evaluate the potential for the company to invest in production in Indonesia. The country is going through a construction boom making Chetra’s interest very timely.
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