In January-September 2018, trade turnover between Russia and the countries of the European Union increased 9.2% year-on-year up to 188 bn euro.
According to Eurostat, import from EU countries into Russia declined by 0.8% down to 63.4 bn euro. Export from Russia to the European Union was up 15.1% to 124.6 bn euro.
Among the major importers from the EU, Russia occupies 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.