Trade turnover between China and Russia increased by 19.7% year-on-year in January-April 2026, reaching $85.24 billion, according to data released by China’s General Administration of Customs.

Chinese exports to Russia rose by 23.1% during the reporting period to $37.83 billion, while imports from Russia to China increased by 17% to approximately $47.41 billion, The Caspian Post reports, citing TASS.

As a result, Russia’s trade surplus with China stood at $9.58 billion, remaining broadly unchanged compared to the previous year.

In April alone, bilateral trade reached $23.7 billion, marking a 7% increase compared with March. During that month, Chinese exports to Russia totaled $10.16 billion, up 8.4%, while Russian exports to China reached $13.54 billion, up 6.1%.

The main categories of Russian exports to China by value include oil, natural gas, and coal, along with copper and copper ore, timber, fuel, seafood, and agricultural products. In contrast, China exports a wide range of goods to Russia, including cars, tractors, computers, smartphones, industrial and specialized equipment, as well as consumer goods such as toys, juices, and alcoholic beverages.

The report also noted that trade between the two countries reached a record level of over $244 billion in 2024. However, in 2025, total trade declined by 6.9% to $228.1 billion.