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.
China’s Jigang Group are planning to invest in developing an Industrial Park in Ussuriysk in the Russian Far East. The company is a major manufacturer of specialised steel products for the aviation manufacturing sector. Russia plans to build 570 domestic passenger aircraft over the coming decade.
Russia and North Korea have resumed ordinary postal services for the first time since 2020. We have a quick look at their respective postal services infrastructure.
Africa’s development potential loomed large over both the recent BRICS and SCO summits, with MoU being signed to better integrate economic development, trade and investment. We examine the increasing links between Africa and Eurasia in a detailed and wide-ranging analysis. This report will be of interest to anyone involved in African development.
Construction has begun to develop the Naida Deep Water Port at Tiksi in the Russian Arctic. This will be part of the China-Russia TransArctic Corridor which connects Northern China’s industrial base to the Russian Arctic and provides faster access to European markets for Chinese exporters.
Russia’s largest Oil Services company, Burservice, previously part of Halliburton, has extensive plans to establish operations in ‘friendly’ countries throughout Africa and Asia. Since Halliburton exited Russia in 2022, Burservice have made record profits and continue to expand.
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The (BRICS) New Development Bank has been given a new strategic focus with its New Investment Platform giving it a far more significant role in trade development and investment. This has flown somewhat under the radar and been little commented on – however the implications are substantial. It will significantly improve BRICS trade and investment as well as change global trade flows. We explain the NDB’s New Investment Platform, what it includes, how it works and the impact on project financing and future trade.
The BRICS 2026 Summit in New Delhi has concluded, resulting in a unanimous, 100 point ‘Delhi Declaration’, and over 50 planned initiatives. With BRICS now responsible for nearly 40% of global GDP and 25% of global exports, what these documents contain matters. We deep dive the results and provide analysis of what BRICS 2026 achieved, the development path ahead and the implications for global trade.
The Russian and Egyptian Presidents have met in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Both had large trade delegations, discussing bilateral development in nuclear energy, industrial cooperation for the wide African market, agriculture, security and tourism. Current bilateral trade is growing at abot 15% per annum. We examine the trade details and developments.
The Russian and South African Presidents met in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, with both having large trade delegations. Discussions focused on boosting agricultural, energy and security ties, with bilateral trade growing by 8.5%. We examine the bilateral trade and recent developments.
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with both sides having sizeable delegations. The main points raised were in bilateral agriculture, finance, security, and energy developments and cooperation. We detail these issues as bilateral trade continues to grow by 13% per annum.
The Vladimir Putin-Narendra Modi meeting on September 11th was also attended by significant delegations from both sides. Rather more than a diplomatic chat, significant progress was made in financial settlements architecture, India’s nuclear energy programme, Indian manufacturing localisation of Russian designed military equipment. and developments in Outer Space. We provide the full details.
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