China–Russia Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Russia trade reached $214.1B in January–September 2026, +30.5% year on year. China exported $98.1B and imported $116.0B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Russia
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $20.5B | 20.9% | +5.9% | $26.5B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $15.0B | 15.3% | +76.3% | $13.1B |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $14.6B | 14.9% | +40.5% | $14.8B |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $7.1B | 7.3% | +222.7% | $4.1B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $3.9B | 4.0% | +25.7% | $4.2B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $3.5B | 3.6% | +43.8% | $3.4B |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $2.7B | 2.7% | +19.4% | $3.1B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $2.5B | 2.5% | +21.0% | $2.8B |
| HS 64Footwear | $2.3B | 2.4% | +8.0% | $2.8B |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $1.9B | 2.0% | +47.1% | $1.9B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $10.7B | 10.9% | +112.3% | $8.5B |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $6.6B | 6.8% | +218.8% | $3.9B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $2.8B | 2.8% | +30.0% | $3.0B |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $2.0B | 2.1% | +34.6% | $1.9B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $1.8B | 1.8% | +16.6% | $2.2B |
| HS 8516Electric heaters and electro-thermic appliances | $1.4B | 1.4% | +57.7% | $1.3B |
| HS 8479Other special-purpose machines and appliances | $1.4B | 1.4% | +51.7% | $1.3B |
| HS 4011New pneumatic rubber tyres | $1.3B | 1.3% | +35.5% | $1.4B |
| HS 8481Valves and appliances for pipes | $1.3B | 1.3% | +9.1% | $1.6B |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $1.1B | 1.1% | +141.4% | Not in Top 20 |
Top China Imports from Russia
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $75.5B | 65.1% | +28.4% | $78.0B |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $9.7B | 8.4% | +57.9% | $8.8B |
| HS 76Aluminium | $5.7B | 4.9% | +24.4% | $5.9B |
| HS 74Copper | $4.8B | 4.1% | +24.9% | $4.9B |
| HS 03Fish and seafood | $3.3B | 2.9% | +53.4% | $3.2B |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $2.3B | 1.9% | +169.9% | $4.7B |
| HS 44Wood and articles of wood | $2.0B | 1.7% | -10.4% | $2.9B |
| HS 15Fats and oils | $1.7B | 1.4% | +27.5% | $1.8B |
| HS 31Fertilisers | $1.6B | 1.4% | +50.7% | $1.6B |
| HS 75Nickel | $1.3B | 1.1% | +0.2% | $1.5B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2709Crude petroleum oils | $50.9B | 43.9% | +35.0% | $49.9B |
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $12.1B | 10.4% | +16.2% | $13.9B |
| HS 2701Coal | $6.9B | 6.0% | +24.3% | $7.8B |
| HS 7601Unwrought aluminium | $5.6B | 4.8% | +25.4% | $5.7B |
| HS 2603Copper ores and concentrates | $5.1B | 4.4% | +128.7% | $3.4B |
| HS 2710Petroleum oils, refined | $4.3B | 3.7% | -1.6% | $5.5B |
| HS 7403Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys | $4.1B | 3.6% | +24.9% | $4.2B |
| HS 7110Platinum and platinum-group metals | $2.1B | 1.8% | +177.6% | $1.3B |
| HS 0303Frozen whole fish | $2.0B | 1.8% | +66.5% | $1.8B |
| HS 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates | $1.8B | 1.6% | +10.1% | $2.3B |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Russia
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
779 products qualify
- 1 Articles of low value in simplified customs proceduresHS 980400 Exports$6.6B Increase+$4.6B YoY+219%
- 2 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity >1000 ml but ≤1500ml (excluding vehicles for the transport of persons on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870322 Exports$4.7B Increase+$2.9B YoY+158%
- 3 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity >1500ml but ≤3000ml (excluding vehicles for the transport of persons on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870323 Exports$4.0B Increase+$1.8B YoY+81%
- 4 Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cablesHS 900110 Exports$938M Increase+$903M YoY+2,555%
- 5 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870360 Exports$1.4B Increase+$836M YoY+145%
- 6 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$955M Increase+$597M YoY+166%
China–Russia Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $98.1B | $116.0B | $214.1B | -$18.0B | +30.5% | No. 7 |
| 2025 (full year) | $103.5B | $124.4B | $227.9B | -$20.9B | -7.0% | No. 7 |
| 2024 (full year) | $115.3B | $129.9B | $245.1B | -$14.6B | +2.0% | No. 7 |
| 2023 (full year) | $110.9B | $129.3B | $240.2B | -$18.4B | +26.4% | No. 6 |
| 2022 (full year) | $75.5B | $114.5B | $190.1B | -$39.0B | +29.5% | No. 10 |
| 2021 (full year) | $67.2B | $79.6B | $146.8B | -$12.4B | +35.7% | No. 11 |
| 2020 (full year) | $50.5B | $57.7B | $108.2B | -$7.2B | -2.5% | No. 11 |
| 2019 (full year) | $49.7B | $61.2B | $110.9B | -$11.4B | +3.6% | No. 11 |
| 2018 (full year) | $48.0B | $59.1B | $107.1B | -$11.2B | — | No. 11 |
China Export Product Pages for Russia
Selected HS6 product–country pages from official customs data. Open a page for its published values.
Official product name
Articles of low value in simplified customs procedures
Official product name
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity >1000 ml but ≤1500ml (excluding vehicles for the transport of persons on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)
Official product name
Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables
Official product name
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity >1500ml but ≤3000ml (excluding vehicles for the transport of persons on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)
About China–Russia trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Russia in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Russia goods trade totaled $214.1B: China exported $98.1B and imported $116.0B, a China trade deficit of $18.0B (+30.5% vs the same months of 2025). Russia ranked No. 7 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Russia in 2025?
In 2025, China–Russia goods trade totaled $227.9B: China exported $103.5B and imported $124.4B, a China trade deficit of $20.9B (-7.0% vs 2024). Russia ranked No. 7 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Russia in 2024?
In 2024, China–Russia goods trade totaled $245.1B: China exported $115.3B and imported $129.9B, a China trade deficit of $14.6B (+2.0% vs 2023). Russia ranked No. 7 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Russia?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Russia by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $20.5B, 20.9% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $15.0B, 15.3% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $14.6B, 14.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $10.7B); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $6.6B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $2.8B).
What does China export to Russia in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Russia by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $26.5B, 25.6% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $14.8B, 14.3% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $13.1B, 12.7% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $8.5B); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $3.9B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $3.0B).
What does China import from Russia?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Russia by HS chapter were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $75.5B, 65.1% of the total); Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $9.7B, 8.4% of the total); Aluminium (HS 76, $5.7B, 4.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709, $50.9B); Petroleum gases (HS 2711, $12.1B); Coal (HS 2701, $6.9B).
What is China’s trade balance with Russia?
China's goods trade balance with Russia was -$18.0B in January–September 2026, compared with -$16.7B in the same months of 2025. 2025: -$20.9B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Russia bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/russia/, accessed 2026-11-11.