The trade turnover between Russia and Mexico increased by 17 percent on an annual basis in June this year, reaching 324 million dollars, breaking a historical record. This has been reported DEA News With reference to data from the Mexican Statistical Service.
Mexico’s imports of Russian products increased to $ 322 million (+17% on an annual basis), while exports of Mexican goods to Russia increased by 1.4 times to $ 2 million.
Mexico’s trade deficit with Russia at the beginning of the summer reached an all-time high of $320 million, up 16.8% for the year.
According to the UN platform Comtrade, 51% of Mexico’s imports from the Russian Federation are iron and steel and 31% are fertilizers. Additionally, Mexico imports aluminum, machinery and lumber. Russia imports coffee, tea and spices, as well as beverages and alcohol from Mexico.
Previously reportedPassenger car deliveries from China to Russia reached a record level in July, reaching $1.06 billion.
Previously, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation harshly raised up to 12% key rate in an unscheduled meeting.