# Russia bilateral trade expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russia-bilateral-trade-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-23T15:21:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- Bilateral trade between Russia and Oman reached $1.5 billion in the first seven months of 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Trade between the two nations increased 22-fold during the reported period. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Trade rose 62.3% in the four years leading up to 2024. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Russian exports to Oman grew tenfold in the early months of 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Russia began its first large shipments of refrigerated meat to Oman in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-and-china-expand-trade-with-record-grain-and-energy-exports

### 2026-10-23: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-and-oman-trade-reaches-10-year-high-of-15-billion

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