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Russia bilateral trade expansion

Overview

Russia has experienced significant growth in bilateral trade with several nations during 2026.

In Oman, trade reached a ten-year high of $1.5 billion during the first seven months of the year. This represents a 22-fold increase compared to previous periods, driven by Russian investments in energy, logistics, and food security. The partnership has diversified into sectors such as agriculture, metals, petrochemicals, and IT services.

Simultaneously, trade with China has reached record levels, particularly in the agricultural and energy sectors. Russian cereal exports to China, including barley, wheat, and soy, hit six million tons in the first part of 2026, surpassing the total volume for 2025. China has also become a critical market for Russian fossil fuels, absorbing approximately half of Russia’s crude oil exports and 36% of its coal exports between late 2022 and September 2026.

Entities

Oman · Russia · Idris Al-Kindi · Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air · Sergei Shoigu

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  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Russia and China expand trade with record grain and energy exports

    Russia has achieved record cereal exports to China in 2026, while Beijing continues to absorb a significant portion of Russian crude oil and coal, strengthening bilateral economic ties.

  2. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Russia and Oman trade reaches 10-year high of $1.5 billion

    Russia and Oman bilateral trade hit a 10-year high of $1.5 billion in the first seven months of 2026, driven by expansion in agriculture, energy, and logistics.

Sources

agrobiznes.ro · cn.dailyeconomic.com · Dire.it · dohaweekly.com · habarileo.com · habarizatanzania.com · notiziedi.it · zanzibarleo.com