Post-Soviet Russia Export Analysis
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This dataset provides a detailed historical record of all exports made by Russia to the world over approximately 15 years, primarily from 2007 to 2020. It includes trade data with 225 partnering countries and covers nearly 4,000 unique commodities, classified using the SITC Version 4 code description. The data offers an invaluable resource for understanding Russia's role in the global trade landscape, particularly in light of significant shifts such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. These global events have profoundly impacted the post-World Trade Organization (WTO) global trade policy environment, causing disruptions across various industries and affecting consumers worldwide. The dataset is clean and provides a foundation for drawing conclusions about these complex economic dynamics.
Columns
- index: A numerical identifier for each record.
- Classification: Describes the classification system used, specifically SITC Version 4 (Latest).
- Year: The calendar year when the trade transaction occurred.
- Commodity Code: A unique code for each traded commodity.
- Commodity: The name of the traded commodity.
- Qty Unit Code: A numerical code representing the unit of quantity for the item.
- Qty Unit: The descriptive unit of the item's quantity (e.g., 'Weight in kilograms', 'Number of items').
- Qty: The recorded quantity of the item traded.
- Netweight (kg): The weight of the item(s) in kilograms.
- Trade Value (US$): The monetary value of the trade transaction in US Dollars.
- Aggregate Level: Specifies the level of aggregation for the trade data, ranging from 1 to 5.
- Is Leaf Code: Indicates if the commodity code is a "leaf" code in the classification hierarchy.
- Reporter Code: The constant numerical code for the reporting country, which is Russia (643).
- Reporter: The name of the reporting country, which is consistently 'Russian Federation'.
- Reporter ISO: The ISO 3-digit code for the reporting country, consistently 'RUS'.
- Partner Code: A 3-digit numerical code for the partner (receiving) country.
- Partner: The name of the partner country.
- Partner ISO: The ISO 3-digit code for the partner country.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file named
RUStoWorldTrade.csv
, with a file size of 261.35 MB. It contains 18 distinct columns and approximately 1.38 million records of trade data. The maximum index value observed is 1.40 million.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Economic analysis focusing on Russia's export performance and global trade patterns.
- Investigating the impact of geopolitical events like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and global health crises such as COVID-19 on international trade flows and supply chains.
- Time series analysis to identify trends and shifts in Russia's exports over nearly two decades.
- Geographic analysis of Russia's trade relationships with its 225 partnering countries.
- Policy research related to trade sanctions, international economics, and global trade governance.
- Market research to understand commodity-specific export volumes and values from Russia.
Coverage
The dataset covers Russia's exports to 225 unique partnering countries worldwide. The time range spans from 2007 to 2020. Data availability is consistent across this period for the reporting country (Russia). The commodities are categorised using the SITC Version 4 classification, allowing for detailed analysis of various goods traded.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Data analysts and data scientists looking for real-world trade data for analysis and model development.
- Economists and researchers studying international trade, Russian economy, and the effects of global events.
- Government agencies and policy makers interested in trade policy, economic sanctions, and international relations.
- Students and academics conducting research or learning about global trade dynamics, economic history, and quantitative analysis.
- Professionals in finance, transportation, and logistics sectors for market insights and strategic planning.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Russia's Global Export Data (2007-2020)
- Russian International Trade Records
- Post-Soviet Russia Export Analysis
- Russia-World Commodity Trade History
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Original Data Source: Post-Soviet Russia Export Analysis