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Merchandise Imports in Russia
Merchandise imports in Russia were worth USD 300 billion in 2024, compared to USD 308 billion ten years earlier, and they averaged USD 259 billion over the last decade. For more information on imports, visit our dedicated page.
Russia Merchandise Imports Chart
Note: This chart displays Imports (USD billion) for Russia from 2025 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Russia Merchandise Imports Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 240 | 301 | 277 | 303 | 302 |
| Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | -5.4 | 25.4 | -8.1 | 9.6 | -0.5 |
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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