Tightening loopholes: Russia finally sees sharp drop in restricted industrial imports propping up its military-industrial complex
Turkey and Cameroon topped the list of countries with the largest growth in exports to Russia in 2024, and Gabon came in at an unexpected fourth overall. Export patterns varied widely: Cameroon, Gabon, Uganda, and Haiti exported specialized aviation equipment from CFM International and International Aero. Turkey became a key route for a wide range of goods, including metal-cutting machines (from Germany, Japan, and Taiwan), deep drilling equipment, and chemical flow control systems.