Russian Foreign Trade

The share of North American countries in Russia's total exports has rose significantly in 2016.

The share of South American countries in Russia's total imports has declined, despite the Russia's willingness to buy more South American food products.

The share of Australia and the countries Oceania in Russia's total trade declined by 26.6 percent in the 4th quarter of 2016 over the 4th quarter of 2015.

Though Russia's trade with Asian countries did not show the significant positive dynamics in the 4th quarter of 2016, Asia is viewed by Russia as very promising partner.

The share of African countries in Russia's total exports has significantly rose in the 4th quarter of 2016.

Russia's exports to European countries continues to fall as a result of the European Union sanctions on Russia.

The share of North American countries in Russia's total exports has rose significantly in the 4th quarter of 2016.

The share of South American countries in Russia's total imports has declined, despite the Russia's willingness to buy more South American food products.

The share of Australia and the countries Oceania in Russia's total trade declined by 35 percent in the 3rd quarter of 2016 over the 3rd quarter of 2015.

Though Russia's trade with Asian countries did not show the significant positive dynamics in the 3rd quarter of 2016, Asia is viewed by Russia as very promising partner.