Parallel imports to Russia exceed $23 billion in 2025
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- •Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade (Minpromtorg) reported parallel imports exceeding $23.1 billion in 2025.
- •Non-resource, non-energy exports from Russia are projected at $155 billion in 2026.
- •Parallel imports represent a minimal share of total imports according to Minpromtorg statements.
- •Data was confirmed by multiple Russian sources including TASS, RBC, and Kommersant on February 20, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Russia expands parallel imports further Russian domestic markets could see increased availability of foreign goods despite sanctions, impacting local producers and import-dependent sectors.
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RUTASS (EN)Russia’s non-resource non-energy exports projected at $155 bln in 2026RURBC (RU)Минпромторг сообщил о минимальном ввозе в Россию по параллельному импортуRUKommersant (RU)Объем параллельного импорта в России превысил $23 млрд в 2025 годуRUTASS (EN)Parallel imports to Russia amounted to over $23.1 bln in 2025