Production and services output in the five key Russian sectors (industry, agriculture, construction, transport and retail) increased 6.3% year-on-year in January-February, the State Statistics Committee reported. In February production and services in the key sectors rose 6.9% year-on-year and 0.6% from the previous month. The year-on-year rise in January was 5.8%.
Foreign trade turnover increased 35.2% to $14 billion. Exports were up 42% to $9.5 billion and imports grew 22.9% to $4.5 billion. Consumer inflation was 4.1% in January-February and 14.8% in the year to the end of February. Producer prices grew respectively 1.8% and 18.3%. file://Interfax