Russian exports down 28.8% in 10M to $351.1 bln, imports up 15.6% to $235.5 bln - customs
MOSCOW. Dec 15 (Interfax) - Russian merchandise exports fell 28.8% to $351.1 billion January-October 2023, from $493.1 billion a year previously, according to information posted on the Federal Customs Service website.
Russian imports grew 15.6% to $235.5 billion from $203.7 billion.
Foreign trade fell 15.8% to $586.6 billion from $696.8 billion.
The trade surplus shrank 60% to $115.6 billion from $289.4 billion.