Trade turnover between Turkmenistan and Russia grows by 80%

AKIPRESS.COM - The trade turnover between Turkmenistan and the Russia increased by 80% in the first 9 months of this year, compared with the same period last year, Turkmen state media report.
According to the Russian Federal Customs Service, plastic products are leading in the list of goods imported from Turkmenistan.
During the corresponding period, Turkmenistan supplied Russia with polymer products for over $47.5 million.
In January-September, Turkmenistan exported $6.7 million worth of oil products to Russia. This index is 6.8 times higher than the last year's.
Russia is also a stable importer of Turkmen cotton yarn.
Besides exports through exchange trading, Turkmen businesses are also exporting various goods to the Russian market. Röwşen footwear manufacturer exported over 6,600 pairs of shoes to the Russia for the first time in October. A large batch of socks under Akar trademark was also exported to Russia last year.
Russia purchased about $630 million worth of tomatoes last year from Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan exported about $83.1 million worth of products to the Russia in 2017. The exports of Turkmen textile products account for $50.1 million, polymer products for $28.7 million and tomatoes account for $2.45 million.