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Russian Federation-Japan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $9.98B total volume •Russian Federation surplus: $4.75B

Russian Federation → Japan

$7.37B

Exports (2023)

Japan → Russian Federation

$2.61B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$4.75B

Surplus for Russian Federation

Total Trade

$9.98B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Russian Federation and Japan. Green line shows exports from Russian Federation, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Russian Federation-Japan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Russian Federation → Japan Exports

$7.37B

2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:

Highly Diversified

Market Share:

56.6% top product

1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas

$4.17B

56.6% of exports

2Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated

$777.81M

10.6% of exports

3Metals: palladium, unwrought or in powder form

$430.31M

5.8% of exports

4Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water

$271.23M

3.7% of exports

5Fish: frozen, livers, roes and milt

$268.86M

3.7% of exports

6Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)

$188.76M

2.6% of exports

7Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

$143.55M

1.9% of exports

8Aluminium: unwrought, alloys

$142.86M

1.9% of exports

9Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon

$115.71M

1.6% of exports

10Fish: frozen, Pacific salmon, sockeye salmon (red salmon) (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

$89.89M

1.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Russian Federation's export portfolio to Japan demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Japan → Russian Federation Imports

$2.61B

2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:

Well Diversified

Critical Imports:

19.2% concentration

1Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc

$501.24M

19.2% of imports

2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc

$494.19M

18.9% of imports

3Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power

$374.97M

14.3% of imports

4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc

$146.50M

5.6% of imports

5Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414

$110.37M

4.2% of imports

6Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils

$85.75M

3.3% of imports

7Machinery: extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials

$71.79M

2.7% of imports

8Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion

$55.01M

2.1% of imports

9Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material

$50.06M

1.9% of imports

10Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc

$40.32M

1.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Russian Federation's import pattern from Japan reveals significant dependencyin vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Russian Federation demonstrates competitive strength in exportingpetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas to Japan, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories

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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange

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Growth Potential

The $9.98B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Russian Federation-Japan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

Total Trade Volume: $9.98 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
Trade Balance: Russian Federation maintains a surplus of $4.75 billion
Export Focus: Russian Federation's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, metals: palladium, unwrought or in powder form
Import Dependencies: Key imports from Japan include vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh

Export DiversificationDiversified

Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $9.98B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Russian Federation leveraging its comparative advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

Comparative Advantage

Russian Federation's specialization in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gascomplements Japan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $9.98B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric

Seasonal VariationsModerate

Product ConcentrationLow

Market DependencyHigh

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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $9.98B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $9.98 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate

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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas and vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified

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Trade Balance Effects

Russian Federation's trade surplus of $4.75 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors

Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated present expansion opportunities.

Market Diversification

Beyond current focus on vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks

Market Competition

Global competition in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Russian Federation and Japan represents a total trade volume of $9.98 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Russian Federation, with exports exceeding importsby $4.75 billion.

Export Strengths

Russian Federation's exports to Japan total $7.37 billion, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, representing $4.17B or56.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Japan amount to $2.61 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, with Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc comprising19.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Russian Federation's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023