Russia–China trade exceeded USD 185 billion in eight months

According to published data, trade turnover in January–August 2026 grew by 28.4% year on year.

PortNews cites the Russian Trade Mission in China, referring to Chinese customs statistics: Russian exports amounted to USD 100.37 billion and imports from China to USD 84.68 billion. Total trade exceeded USD 185 billion. According to the Russian Federal Customs Service, trade over the same period exceeded USD 189 billion; the two countries count trade differently.