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The share of friendly countries has reached 86% in Russian non-primary exports

The share of friendly countries in Russia's non-primary non-energy exports reached a record 86% in the first nine months of 2025. This was the result of the diversification of sales markets, strengthening cooperation with partners in Asia, Africa and Latin America, and reflects changes in the structure of foreign trade.

Economy

Made in Russia retail store opened in Harbin

421 23.12

A Made in Russia retail store has opened in Harbin, China, with the support of the Russian Export Center. The project is aimed at promoting Russian goods in the Chinese market, testing consumer demand and simplifying the entry of domestic companies into Chinese retail.

Customs and International Trade

Russia has become China's largest European trading partner with a turnover of up to $250 billion.

1,328 22.12

Russia has taken the first place among European countries in terms of trade with China. According to President Vladimir Putin, the trade turnover between the two countries has approached $250 billion, reflecting the high level of trust and strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing.

Economy

Russians increased the number of purchases on marketplaces by 43% in the fall

1,209 18.12

The number of purchases on marketplaces in Russia increased by 43% in autumn compared to summer. At the same time, the average check decreased, and the share of payments through the SBP increased significantly, according to data from Russian Standard Bank.

Marketplaces

The trade turnover between Russia and China has exceeded $200 billion for the third year.

1,398 18.12

The trade turnover between Russia and China has exceeded $200 billion for the third year in a row. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Hanhui noted the growth of cargo flows, the launch of new logistics routes and the expansion of the structure of bilateral trade.

Customs and International Trade

Lavrov: Russia-Iran trade potential is significantly higher than current level

1,025 17.12

The potential of trade between Russia and Iran significantly exceeds the current volume of trade, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. He called infrastructure development, business support and the implementation of the North–South transport corridor key conditions for growth.

Policy

Parallel import in Russia extended until the end of 2026

1,128 17.12

The Russian President has signed a law extending the parallel import mechanism for 2026. The solution preserves key anti-crisis instruments for regulating foreign trade and provides businesses with predictable conditions for importing goods under sanctions.

Customs and International Trade

Large sellers are removing artificial Christmas trees from marketplaces due to refunds

1,176 16.12

Large sellers of artificial Christmas trees and New Year's decorations began to remove goods from marketplaces en masse in mid-December. The reason is high losses due to refunds after the New Year, which make sales during the peak season economically unprofitable. Market experts are talking about a systemic problem affecting the entire seasonal trade.

Marketplaces

Strong yuan increases ruble revenue of Russian exports

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The strengthening of the yuan gives Russia additional advantages in trade with China. A higher exchange rate of the Chinese currency increases export earnings in ruble terms, improving the financial situation of companies and the budget against the background of increased settlements in national currencies.

Currency

China is one of the three largest suppliers of cosmetics to Russia

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In the first nine months of the year, China became one of the three largest suppliers of cosmetics to Russia, increasing exports 1.6 times. The total volume of cosmetic products imported into the country increased by 11%, reflecting a change in the structure of foreign trade and the growing role of Asian manufacturers.

Customs and International Trade

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will prohibit marketplaces from putting pressure on PVZ owners

1,186 16.12

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is preparing amendments that may change the rules of operation of order pick-up points in Russia. The agency proposes to ban marketplaces from discriminating against multi-brand PVZS and actually force entrepreneurs to work with only one platform. The initiative is aimed at protecting small businesses and increasing competition in the e-commerce market.

Marketplaces

Ethiopia launches national Instant Payment system

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Ethiopia has launched a national instant payment system that will allow real-time transfers between banks. The new tool is aimed at accelerating financial settlements, reducing the share of cash transactions and supporting the digitalization of the economy, including foreign trade.

Economy

Putin: trade between Russia and Indonesia grew by 17% and continues to accelerate

1,074 11.12

Russia and Indonesia are strengthening trade and economic cooperation and demonstrating steady growth in mutual trade. At a meeting in the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin noted that cooperation is developing "steadily," and trade growth has reached 17% in the first nine months of 2025. The countries are expanding their partnership and preparing new areas of cooperation.

Policy

Putin called for expanding settlements in national currencies: BRICS is preparing a new financial contour

1,734 11.12

President Vladimir Putin called for speeding up the transition of the BRICS countries to settlements in national currencies, emphasizing their growing role in international trade. This step strengthens the financial independence of the association and reduces dependence on Western currencies and infrastructure.

Policy

NYT warns of "second Chinese shock": Asia faces protests due to influx of cheap imports

805 11.12

Southeast Asia is facing a new wave of cheap imports from China, which has boosted shipments to the region amid declining access to the U.S. market. Economists warn that the growth of Chinese exports is already causing a reduction in production and labor in the countries of the region, which could lead to large-scale social protests.

Economy

China increased foreign trade by 3.6%: exports are growing, imports are stable

1,900 10.12

China ends 2025 with strong growth in foreign trade. In 11 months, the volume of imports and exports increased by 3.6 percent, and exports of high-tech products became the main driver of development. Trade with the countries of the Belt and Road Initiative is also showing steady growth, accounting for more than half of China's total foreign trade turnover.

Customs and International Trade

How Russia and India can reach a trade turnover of $100 billion: experts named key growth drivers

1,811 10.12

Russia and India are striving to bring mutual trade turnover to the level of $ 100 billion by 2030. Experts consider the goal achievable if it is possible to expand the range of Indian supplies, strengthen logistics ties and actively use marketplaces as a sales channel. New data from analysts, large companies and government agencies show that demand for Indian goods in Russia is growing, and cooperation between the two countries is entering an accelerating phase.

Customs and International Trade

Putin called for a complete "whitewashing" of the economy and work out of the shadows

1,946 09.12

President Vladimir Putin has stated the need for full legalization of economic activity in Russia, stressing that any form of shadow trade in the country is unacceptable. His words became the starting point for a new discussion of measures to increase business transparency, improve tax control and eliminate avoidance schemes. The issue of whitewashing the economy comes to the fore in the context of the strengthening of the domestic market and the structural restructuring of trade.

Economy

Russia to open labor market for Indian specialists: demand reaches 2.3 million people

779 08.12

Russia and India have signed an agreement on labor mobility, which allows them to attract an almost unlimited number of Indian specialists to Russia. According to government estimates, Russian industries require more than 2.3 million workers, from industry to trade and construction. The document opens a new stage of cooperation between the largest economies of Eurasia.

Policy

Customs control after the release of goods received new rules in 2025.

816 06.12

In 2025, large-scale changes in the rules of customs control after the release of goods came into force in Russia. The new rules clarify the inspection procedure, fix the start and end dates of the inspection process, introduce a simplified procedure for reviewing materials and make the interaction of foreign trade participants with customs more transparent and predictable.

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