Russia-China trade increased by 30.6 percent to $214.3 billion in January-September.

During this period, Russia's trade surplus with China reached 18.16 billion dollars, which has increased by 10.1% compared to the same period last year.

Beijing, October 14. /TASS/. According to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), trade between China and Russia rose 30.6 percent year-on-year to $214.3 billion in January-September.

In the reporting period, China's exports to Russia increased by 33.1% to $98.06 billion, while imports of Russian products to China increased by 28.6% to $116.24 billion.

In January-September, Russia's trade surplus with China reached 18.16 billion dollars, an increase of 10.1 percent compared to the same period last year.

According to GACC statistics, trade turnover between China and Russia in September increased by 13.5% compared to August and reached 29.06 billion dollars. Specifically, China's exports to Russia totaled $13.39 billion (up 12.9 percent), while exports from Russia to China rose 13.9 percent to $15.67 billion.

In terms of value, the bulk of Russian goods supplied to China are oil, natural gas, and coal. Other key commodities include copper and copper ore, timber, fuel, seafood and agricultural products. China exports cars, tractors, computers, smartphones, industrial and specialized equipment and a wide range of consumer and industrial goods to Russia. Officials of both countries are working to optimize the structure of bilateral trade, including through the development of e-commerce and primary processing projects.

In 2024, trade turnover between China and Russia peaked at $244 billion, but declined by 6.9 percent to $228.1 billion in 2025. This annual figure could soon reach $300 billion.