Business opportunities in Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world and now the UK's twelfth largest export market. In 2010 UK exports to Russia increased by 51 percent totalling £3.45 billion.

Since 2001 UK-Russia trade has been growing at an average of 21 percent year on year.

The government's economy modernisation and infrastructure development agenda together with an increasing consumer appetite for quality services and goods make Russia a very attractive target for British exports.

Watch our video on doing business in Russia

In-market support

SDI offices: Moscow

Its continued economic growth means that Russia remains an attractive target Scottish exporters and investors.

SDI's office in Moscow is capitalising on opportunities across a number of industries where Scotland's strengths meet Russia's demands, particularly oil and gas, renewable energy, textiles and food and drink.

In 2010, Scottish food and drink exports to Russia were worth £89 million and Scotch whisky sales increased by 61 percent to £31 million.

SDI’s Russian Food & Drink Market Overview details the opportunities for Scottish companies in this key sector.

Find out more about our overseas market support

With support from our partners at UK Trade & Investment we can offer you insights into Russia's market potential:

Business opportunities in Russia

Doing business in Russia

Sector briefings

Russia profile on the BBC website