According to the RF Federal Customs Service’s statistics, in January-July 2018 Russia’s export of vodka made 1.05 mn decalitres scaled down to 100% spirit.
In July, vodka export increased 17.1% month-on-month up to 199.1 thousand decalitres.
In terms of value, vodka export in January-July was up 5.5% to $68.6 mn.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages import increased 20.1% year-on-year up to $1.4 bn.
Cigarettes and cigars import grew by 21.2% up to $93.7 mn.