In January-August 2018, trade turnover between Russia and the countries of the European Union increased 9.3% year-on-year up to 166.8 bn euro.
According to Eurostat, import from EU countries into Russia increased by just 0.5% up to 56.5 bn euro. Export from Russia to the European Union was up 14.4% to 110.3 bn euro.
Among the major importers from the EU, Russia outpaced Turkey and occupied the fourth position after the USA, China and Switzerland.
Among the largest exporters to the EU countries, Russia remains the third after China and the USA.