In January-August, Russia exported 182.3 tons of gold, up by 10% YoY, valued at $10.5 billion.
According to the Federal Customs Service, in August exports reached 32.4 tons, up by 57% YoY and by 10% MoM, valued at $1.8 billion.
The UK was the main customer accounting for 27.6 tons at $1.6 billion.
1.6 tons was exported to India, 1.1 tons to Germany, 1 ton to Kazakhstan, 0.5 tons to Turkey, 0.4 tons to Hong Kong and lesser volumes to Armenia, Switzerland and Belarus. (Ukrainian metal)