FX.co ★ Russia Trade Flows Shrink

In May 2025, Russia reported a trade surplus of $8.7 billion, down from $12.1 billion recorded in the same month the previous year. Export levels tumbled by 9.7% compared to the prior year, totaling $33.1 billion. This decline marks the fourth straight month of reduced foreign sales, primarily due to decreased oil prices and weakened demand for commodities from China, a major trading partner. The diminished demand affected key Russian industries facing restricted access to Western markets. Meanwhile, imports slightly decreased by 0.4% to $24.4 billion, breaking a trend of two consecutive increases.