Russia-China Trade Turnover Reaches $159.24 Billion in January-July
Special envoy Boris Titov reported that trade turnover with China for January-July 2026 reached nearly $160 billion, and the number of Chinese companies in Russia has grown 11-fold.
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Special representative of the Russian President for relations with international organizations to achieve sustainable development goals, Boris Titov, reported that trade turnover with China from January to July 2026 reached nearly $160 billion.
"Today the figure is $159.24 billion, for the period from January to July," Titov said.
He noted that during active business relations with Europe, Russia-Germany trade turnover slightly exceeded $100 billion.
According to the presidential envoy, as of May 13, 15,500 companies with Chinese founders or co-founders were registered in Russia, compared to 1,400 such companies in 2021.
Titov added that cooperation with China is developing most actively in sectors such as e-commerce, trade, logistics, construction, and services.
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Before2021
1,400 companies with Chinese founders were registered in Russia
Now
Trade turnover between Russia and China for January July 2026 reached $159.24 billion, and the number of Chinese companies in Russia grew to 15,500.
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Further development of cooperation is expected in e commerce, logistics, and other areas.