Between 2000 and 2006, EU27 exports of goods to Russia more than tripled in value, from 22.7 billion euro to 72.4 bn, while EU27 imports from Russia more than doubled, from 63.8 bn to 140.6 bn. As a result the EU27 deficit in trade with Russia increased from 41.0 bn in 2000 to 68.2 bn in 2006. This increased deficit was primarily due to an increase in the deficit for energy, only partially offset by an increase in the surplus for machinery and vehicles.
