According to the RF Federal Customs Service statistics, in January-March 2018 Russia exported 384.9 decalitres scaled down to 100% spirit.
This volume is slightly, just 1.1% above the result for Q1 2017.
In March, vodka export surged increased 2.4% up to 154.8 thousand decalitres.
In terms of value, vodka export in January-March was up 1.1% to $26 mn.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages import increased 22% year-on-year up to $522.6 mn.
Cigarettes and cigars import dropped by 20.8% down to $22.8 mn