In April 2025, Russia recorded a decline in foreign trade

16:40; 19 May 2025 year

In April 2025, Russia recorded a significant decline in foreign trade. The trade surplus decreased by $2.8 billion to $9 billion due to lower exports and higher imports.On a monthly basis, the surplus decreased by the same $2.8 billion, and the deficit in the balance of services increased to $3 billion (+$0.3 billion).

The current account surplus amounted to $4.4 billion (-$2.9 billion).

In the first four months of 2025, the trade surplus decreased by $7.4 billion to $39.2 billion, and the current account surplus decreased by $9.8 billion to $21.1 billion.

The main reasons: a decrease in exports and an increase in the income deficit.

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