Russia customs revenue up 15% in Jan-Sep 2026, 5T rubles transferred

Russia's Federal Customs Service transferred ~5 trillion rubles to the federal budget for Jan-Sep 2026, a ~15% year-on-year increase, per head Valery Pikalov. The rise signals stronger import volumes or higher duties, implying firmer domestic demand and fiscal inflows. Uncertainty remains over composition (oil vs. non-oil) and sustainability amid sanctions.

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