RIA NOVOSTI. In May 2012 a trade surplus in the Russian Federation rose 1.3% from $15.4 bln in May 2011 to $15.6 bln, said the Ministry for Economic Development in its report on the country’s socio-economic development.
Based on the ministry’s estimates, this May goods exports reached $44.1 bln and imports totaled $28.5 bln.
Meanwhile, imports grew 1.2% against May 2011 and jumped 6.1% compared to April 2012. Exports rose 1% y-
By comparison: a trade surplus totaled $15.4 bln (exports amounted to $43.6 bln and imports reached $28.2 bln) in May 2011.
