Publication of data on merchandise trade of the Russian Federation according to the 6th edition of the IMF`s Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual

The External and Public Relations Department of the Bank of Russia informs that in line with on-going transition to the methodology set out in the 6th edition of the IMF`s Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (further to the Information Notice dated October 26, 2009) the Bank of Russia starts to publish data on merchandise trade of the Russian Federation according to the 6th edition of the IMF’s Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual requirements. Publication of merchandise trade statistics data according to the 5th edition of the IMF’s Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual will be continued.

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