Changes in Russian-Chinese Trade: Record Increase in Specific Exports!

Last September, trade relations between Russia and China witnessed remarkable transformations. China’s imports of Russian wheat and aluminum increased, while its imports of secondary meat and poultry and Chinese smartphones decreased. In return, Russia expanded its imports of Chinese cars.

Trade exchanges between Russia and China witnessed a series of remarkable developments last September.

Chinese spending on Russian wheat reached a record level of $1.293 billion, the highest since last November, and barley imports continued their steady growth for the fourth consecutive month, recording an increase in value of nearly a third.

In a related context, Russia increased its aluminum exports to China by a third, reaching $530.5 million. In contrast, China reduced its purchases of secondary meat and poultry by more than a third, settling at $32.9 million.

On the other hand, Russia expanded the scope of its imports of Chinese cars by 20%, reaching $949 million, in light of a government study aimed at increasing customs duties on these imports. In return, Russia’s imports of Chinese smartphones fell to about half of last year’s levels, as it imported 1.3 million phones worth $173.5 million, compared to 2.5 million phones worth $279.5 million in September 2024.