Swiss trade data from May and June 2022 show a noticeable uptick in exports to the Russian Federation, driven in part by manufacturers racing to meet commitments signed before anti-Russian sanctions took effect. This pattern was reported by Bloomberg, which tracked how Swiss suppliers adjusted shipments to ensure contractual obligations could be honored in the face of growing restrictions.
During the first four months of 2022, monthly exports of turbojet and turboprop engines along with other gas turbines ranged from about 1 million Swiss francs to 2.5 million francs. These figures illustrate a broader trend where specialized propulsion equipment and related gas turbine technology featured prominently in Switzerland’s outbound shipments to Russia as sanctions evolved and markets reorganized. The reporting highlights how the mix of goods shifted as firms navigated the regulatory environment while maintaining supply continuity for existing orders.
Bloomberg notes that the overall export volume to Russia reached approximately 492 million francs in June, a rise of roughly 83 percent compared with January. The surge is tied in part to pharmaceutical products, diagnostic items, and other medical supplies that remained in high demand despite broader sanctions. This indicates a distinctive pattern where non-medical industrial exports and essential health products coexisted with restrictions on other sectors, reflecting the complexity of rate changes in Swiss-Russian trade flows during mid-2022.
Earlier reporting from Turkey indicated that Turkish goods destined for Russia showed notable activity in June 2022, as reflected by official data from the Turkish Statistical Institute. Even amid Western sanctions and a shrinking flow of certain imports into Russia, Turkish trade demonstrated resilience, registering a marked increase relative to the same period a year earlier. The data point to a diversified supply chain approach, with Turkish merchandise expanding its share even as other routes tightened under the sanctions regime.
In terms of overall imports from Turkey, the value rose by more than half compared with the prior month, reaching about 791.4 million dollars, up from roughly 519 million dollars in May. This shift underscores how suppliers outside the European sphere adjusted to the new geopolitical landscape and sought to maintain steady access to the Russian market through varied product categories and relentless logistical adaptation.