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Russia’s total trade reached about US$745 billion during 2025, also showcasing a significant, albeit shifting, trade surplus of about US$120 billion. In this section we cover all news concerning Russian trade developments, with Russian exporters increasingly reaching out into new markets on a global basis as it pivots away from the West. This is the definitive source on Russian trade. Get the latest data, analysis, and news on Russia’s import/export activities, trade agreements, and increasing commercial partnerships with the Global South.

Cocoa
Featured September 24, 2024

Moscow Stock Exchange Begins Trading In Cocoa Futures With African, Asian and Latin American Producers A Main Beneficiary

The Moscow Stock Exchange (MOEX) has begun trading in cocoa futures contracts, with trading and settlements conducted in Russian Rubles. The cocoa trade desk began operating yesterday (September 24) and reflects an international demand for the product, reflecting the dynamics of the price of cocoa beans supplied from countries in Africa, Asia, and Central and […]

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Pakistan Containers
Featured September 23, 2024

Pakistan Joins International Transport Corridor Route from Belarus to Indian Ocean

Pakistan has officially joined the International Transport Corridor (ITC), which runs Belarus-Russia-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-ports of the Indian Ocean, the Uzbekistan Ministry of Transport has stated. The ITC will strengthen ties between Central and South Asian countries, whiloe for Belarus and Russia, both of which are under sanctions, it will provide additional access to the world ocean ports. […]

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Russian trucks
September 23, 2024

Russia – Azerbaijan Overland Border Crossing Being Enlarged – Increases Throughput 12 Times

The overland Tagirkent-Kazmalyar checkpoint on the border between Russia and Azerbaijan is to be upgraded and expanded, with plans to increase its vehicle throughput by 12 times. The Tagirkent-Kazmalyar crossing is a priority development project as it is a key access along the International North-South Transportation Corridor, (INSTC) which connects Russia south to markets in […]

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Indian spices
September 22, 2024

Indian Exporters To Get More Russia Agricultural Market Access

The Moscow World Food Trade Fair has been held this week, with senior officials from India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), part of the Indian Ministry of Commerce, has said that the Russian market offers opportunities for Indian exporters across a wide range of categories, including whole grains, pulses, millets, processed […]

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Pakistan Farmer
September 21, 2024

Russia To Assist Pakistan With Agricultural Productivity & Industrial Investments

Russia’s Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Aleksei Gruzdev, has been visiting Islamabad and holding meetings with his counterpart, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Pakistan’s Minister for Industries, Production, and National Food Security. The two officials discussed enhancing bilateral trade, with a focus on improving agricultural outputs. As a result, Russia has agreed to supply the latest […]

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September 19, 2024

Russia’s Aircraft Manufacturers To Move Into Aircraft Export Industry

Russia’s Trade and Industry Ministry is making plans to prepare a program to get Russian manufactured aircraft onto the international market, according to Anton Alikhanov, the Trade and Industry Minister. The move comes a Russia has been barred from purchasing the standard Airbus and Boeing aircraft however already had a significant domestic aircraft manufacturing industry. […]

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Railway
September 19, 2024

Russian Railways To Build 2,000km Of Extra Track Along The Trans-Siberian and BAM Routes To Asia

The third expansion stage of Trans-Siberian and Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM) railway has been approved by the Russian government, allowing the Russian Railways to immediately invest in design and survey work on these extensions. This includes labour-intensive work involving the laying of over 2,000 km of new tracks, three new tunnels for the accompanying road highway, […]

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Russian Bitcoin
September 18, 2024

Russia Preparing For Crypto Transactions By 2025 In Foreign Trade  

Russia’s financial authorities are moving towards the use of crypto-currency for international trade, with a focus group established to pilot and test international trade settlements using digital currencies. The group reportedly consists of members of the Russian Chamber of Commerce, and the Association of Electronics Developers and Manufacturers, as well as several lenders. The selected […]

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September 18, 2024

Russia To Construct Fuel Pipeline In The Republic Of Congo

Russia has tentatively agreed to the construction of a fuel pipeline in the Republic of Congo, according to a Russian government decree published on Monday (September 16). The pipeline will link the western port of Pointe-Noire to the capital Brazzaville, and will also pass through the town of Loutete, about 155 kilometers (96 miles) west […]

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