Chief Exports: Russia's main exports include mineral fuels, iron and steel, pearls, gems, precious metals and coins, fertilizers, machinery, wood, aluminum, inorganic chemicals, copper, and electronic equipment. In 2013, Russia's exports amounted to 526.4 billion, which was up 74.4% since 2009. This accounts for a significant expansion in its business cycle. However, Russia's GDP continues to rise, showing no sign of hitting a peak. This rise in GDP may be related to the even higher demand mineral fuels, which makes up more than 50 percent of Russia's exports. Because of the cost of oil is rising, Russia is able to export their oil and fuels at a much higher price. Other countries need fuel, so they pay Russia's high prices and help increase Russia's GDP.
Chief Imports: Russia's main imports include, food (13 percent of total imports) and ground transports (12 percent). Russia's main partner in imports is China, 10 percent of total imports. Russia imports so much food, that most of its land is not farmed and is not settled. This drops their GDP, as they are not producing as much food agriculturally. Russia depends on other countries to supply it with food so the country is not producing all of its food. Also, Russia is importing a lot more technology, which is pushing them more and more towards better standard of life. For example, Russia's factories and managers are receiving more computers and machines, which is enabling them to produce more and increases GDP. The workers wages are higher, because of the fast rate the company is able to produce and make money. Russia is getting more and more technologically advanced. Russia's imports reached a record high 32388 USD Million in December of 2013.