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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.

Featured February 18, 2026

Russia Approves Intergovernmental Loans For Bangladesh Nuclear Power Plant 

The Russian State Duma has ratified amendments to four Russian-Bangladesh intergovernmental loan agreements related to the construction of a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh. Russian Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev stated that “The amendments were agreed and signed to overcome difficulties with settlements in unfriendly currencies for government loans previously provided to Bangladesh. The protocols […]

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Featured February 16, 2026

South Korean Imports Of Russian Barley Up 9.3 Times In January 

South Korea imported 8,200 tonnes of barley from Russia in January, up 9.3-fold compared to the figure from January 2025, according to Seoul’s customs statistics. The export value of these supplies increased from US$215,000 in January 2022 to US$2 million in January 2025. This means that Russia is now the second-largest supplier of barley to […]

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February 16, 2026

Russian Molasses Exports Up 2.2 Times In 2025

Russia’s exports of molasses rose 2.2 fold in 2025, to reach nearly US$58 million in value. In physical terms, shipments increased 28% to 555,000 tonnes, the Agroexport federal center has said. Molasses are derived from sugar beet and are used as a sweetener in numerous consumable products from beer to sauces and baking.  The main […]

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February 14, 2026

Russia’s New Entrepreneurs—Expanding Into The Middle East

Part One of a Seven-Part Series in which we document the rise of the new outbound Russian entrepreneurial investor. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has emerged as one of the most strategically contested economic theaters of the 2020s. No longer defined solely by hydrocarbons, the Gulf today represents a global capital allocator, logistics nexus, […]

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February 13, 2026

Russia To Supply Cuba With Oil

Russia is preparing to send a shipment of oil and petroleum products to Cuba, Moscow’s embassy in Havana has announced. The island is facing its worst energy crisis in years after the US doubled down on its campaign to cut off its energy supplies. The fuel crisis intensified dramatically after US forces kidnapped Venezuelan President […]

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February 12, 2026

Russia, Tanzania Discuss Trade & Investment As Bilateral Trade Increases 20% In 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Tanzanian counterpart Mahmoud Thabit Kombo held talks in Moscow on Monday (February 9), focusing on trade and broader economic relations between the two countries.  The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that “The ministers discussed a wide range of issues related to the further strengthening of the traditionally friendly relations […]

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February 12, 2026

Russia Increases Exports Of Beer, Cooking Oil and Tobacco To North Korea

Russia expanded its exports of agricultural products to North Korea in 2025 with beer, rapeseed oil, and tobacco products, the Agroexport federal center has stated. Previously, these products had not been supplied to the North Korean market. In particular, beer exports amounted to around 30 tonnes worth US$20,000, rapeseed oil exports stood at over 310 […]

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February 11, 2026

Putin, Ramaphosa Discuss Russia-South Africa Trade & Investment

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone call with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, the Kremlin press service has stated, saying that they “discussed issues related to the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of trade, economy, and investment based on the Russian-South African comprehensive strategic partnership.” In addition, the […]

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February 11, 2026

Russia, Ethiopia Bilateral Trade Tripled In 2025

Bilateral trade between Russia and Ethiopia saw significant growth during 2025, nearly tripling year-on-year to US$435 million, according to Evgeny Terekhin, the Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia. He added that coffee has also emerged as a standout product in bilateral trade. Ethiopian varieties, particularly from the Sidamo and Harar regions, are gaining popularity in Russia. Terekhin […]

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February 11, 2026

Russia’s January 2026 Crude Oil Shipments To China Up 46% Year on Year

Russia’s seaborne crude shipments to China hit a record 1.86 million barrels per day (bpd) in January, up 46% year-on-year amid falling Indian imports and rising US pressure on New Delhi to curb Russian oil purchases. Aleksandr Daniltsev, Director of the Trade Policy Institute at the Moscow National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), […]

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