world news - 16.09.2004

Russian timber products exports increased 22.6% within 7 months

Russian timber products exports increased 22.6% to $3.98 billion within 7 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, the Federal State Statistics Service announced. Overall Russian foreign trade turnover increased 25.2% to $143.7 billion

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