Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Russia
Russia: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 33.23 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Russia, 1989–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Russia is 33.23 trillion current LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and up 93.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Russia peaked at 35.53 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 115.60 million current LCU, in 1990.
Russia ranks 24th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Russia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 120.40 million current LCU | — |
| 1990 | 115.60 million current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1991 | 181.60 million current LCU | +57.1% |
| 1992 | 9.17 billion current LCU | +4951.3% |
| 1993 | 52.30 billion current LCU | +470.1% |
| 1994 | 141.67 billion current LCU | +170.9% |
| 1995 | 369.90 billion current LCU | +161.1% |
| 1996 | 438.70 billion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 1997 | 527.70 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 1998 | 645.60 billion current LCU | +22.3% |
| 1999 | 1.26 trillion current LCU | +95.5% |
| 2000 | 1.76 trillion current LCU | +39.1% |
| 2001 | 2.17 trillion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 2002 | 2.65 trillion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 2003 | 3.15 trillion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 2004 | 3.77 trillion current LCU | +19.7% |
| 2005 | 4.65 trillion current LCU | +23.2% |
| 2006 | 5.65 trillion current LCU | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 7.16 trillion current LCU | +26.7% |
| 2008 | 9.11 trillion current LCU | +27.2% |
| 2009 | 7.95 trillion current LCU | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 9.79 trillion current LCU | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 12.01 trillion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 2012 | 13.79 trillion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 2013 | 14.92 trillion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 16.35 trillion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 17.16 trillion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 17.69 trillion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 19.09 trillion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 21.59 trillion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 2019 | 22.79 trillion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 22.01 trillion current LCU | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 27.73 trillion current LCU | +26.0% |
| 2022 | 23.64 trillion current LCU | -14.8% |
| 2023 | 32.36 trillion current LCU | +36.9% |
| 2024 | 35.53 trillion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2025 | 33.23 trillion current LCU | -6.5% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 33.23 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 188.39 billion current LCU, 176.4× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Russia's 33.23 trillion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 525.48 billion current LCU, 63.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Russia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +4951.3% | 181.60 million current LCU | 9.17 billion current LCU |
| 1993 | +470.1% | 9.17 billion current LCU | 52.30 billion current LCU |
| 1994 | +170.9% | 52.30 billion current LCU | 141.67 billion current LCU |
| 1995 | +161.1% | 141.67 billion current LCU | 369.90 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 120.40 million current LCU | 120.40 million current LCU | 120.40 million current LCU | 1 |
| 1990s | 344.77 billion current LCU | 115.60 million current LCU | 1.26 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.80 trillion current LCU | 1.76 trillion current LCU | 9.11 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.52 trillion current LCU | 9.79 trillion current LCU | 22.79 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.08 trillion current LCU | 22.01 trillion current LCU | 35.53 trillion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More economy & growth data for Russia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0094 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 168.19 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.5132 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 122.81 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Russia?
- Imports of goods and services in Russia was 33.23 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 35.53 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 115.60 million current LCU in 1990.
- How does Russia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Russia ranks 24th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.