# Japan-Russia trade rises 19.51% to $959 million in August

https://mins.news/en/item/60543

- TASS, 2026-09-16 08:20 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2188205

> Trade between Japan and Russia increased 19.51% year on year in August 2026 to 110.3 billion yen, or about $959 million. Imports from Russia rose 24%, while Japanese exports grew 10.5%. LNG remained Japan’s leading Russian import, and cars and auto parts led exports to Russia.

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