22 Mar 2012 13:12

Russia had $19.7 bln trade surplus in Feb - Nabiullina

MOSCOW. March 22 (Interfax) - Russia had an estimated $19.7 billion trade surplus in February 2012, Economic Development Minister Elvira Nabiullina told reporters.

February exports came to $45 billion and imports to $25.3 billion, she said.

The Federal Customs Service (FCS) has said Russia had a trade surplus of $18 billion in February, exporting $38.3 billion and importing $20.3 billion worth of goods.

The country has a surplus of $21.3 billion in January, with exports at $39.7 billion and imports - $18 billion.