# Russia’s parallel imports may reach $20.5 bln in 2026 — minister

https://mins.news/en/item/43637

- TASS, 2026-09-03 11:34 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2182105

> Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said the value of goods brought in through the parallel import mechanism could total about $20.5 billion in 2026. The figure was approximately $12.2 billion in the first seven months and may reach $13.8 billion for January-August. He called the decline in volumes a natural trend as domestic production expands and alternatives from friendly countries replace goods from unfriendly ones.