General Discussion

In 2025, the U.S. imports from Russia have been relatively low, with the total value of imports reported at approximately $2.1 billion for the first five months of the year. This figure reflects a continuation of reduced trade volumes compared to pre-2024 levels, consistent with ongoing sanctions and trade restrictions related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The imports mainly consist of fertilizers, precious metals and stones, inorganic chemicals, wood products, and some machinery. These imports are affected by U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s financial, energy, and military sectors, which restrict U.S. companies’ ability to engage in trade with Russian entities. This affects sectors reliant on Russian raw materials or components, complicates payments due to banking restrictions, and disrupts transportation and logistics, including air and maritime links.