For the first time in 12 years Russia's export to China exceeded its import by $3.9 bn. In 2018 the bilateral trade turnover increased by 25% and reached $108 bn.
Russia's export amounted to $56.1 bn and went up by 44%, while Russia's import rose by 8%, RBK noted with the reference to the Federal Custom Service.
Russia's major export goods to China were petroleum and oil products.
China exported to Russia mainly technical devices, namely mobile phones and computers.