According to the customs statistics, in January-July Russian exports totaled $239.1 billion, up by 27.9% YoY.
The share of metal and metal wares was 10.6% (up from 10.1%).
The share of the far foreign countries grew from 9.7% to 10.2%, and of CIS from 12.3% to 13%.
The monetary value of exports increased by 34.5%, while physical volumes – by 15.4%.
Pig iron exports went up by 32.1%, copper and copper alloys – by 20%, iron and non-alloyed steel semi-finished products – by 14.8%, and aluminum – by 12.7%.
At the same time flat iron and non-alloyed steel exports decreased by 10.5%. (Ukrainian metal)