Sputnik brings you all the most recent information, major events, heroes and views, including breaking news, images, videos, analyses, and features.

Russia Increases Its Exports to Africa by 15% in 2024

17:46, 26 February 2025

Go to the mediabank

Ekaterina Shilova

Writer / Editor

All materials

Despite Western-imposed sanctions, Russia continues to deliver agricultural products, fertilizers, and energy to African nations, Director of the Africa Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anatoly Bashkin noted in January.

Sputnik

Russia increased its exports to Africa by 15% in 2024, with the total volume reaching $24.3 billion compared to $21.2 billion in the previous year, according to data from the Russian Customs Service.

Overall, Russian exports amounted to $433.9 billion, an increase of 2% compared to $425.3 billion in 2023.

Opinion

Africa Seeks Unrestricted Trade With Russia to Ensure Food Security Amid Sanctions, Negotiator Says

22 February, 16:44

Asia remains Moscow's leading partner, accounting for 76% of its exports.

Exports to Europe rose by 20% over the same period.