Russian Foreign Trade

The share of African countries in Russia's total imports has significantly rose in the 3rd 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 imports has rose significantly in the 3rd 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 26 percent in the 2nd quarter of 2016 over the 2nd quarter of 2015.

Though Russia's trade with Asian countries did not show the significant positive dynamics in the 2nd quarter of 2016, Asia viewed by Russia as a very promising partner.

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

Russian trade with African countries in the 2nd quarter of 2016 rose in relative terms, but declined in absolute terms.

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 North American countries in Russia's total imports has significantly declined in the 2nd quarter of 2016.