MOSCOW, Apr 10, 2012 (Dow Jones) -- Russia exported 547,800 metric tons of primary aluminum in January-February, 2.6% more than in the corresponding period last year, the federal customs service reported late Friday.

The aluminum exported in January-February was worth $1.157 billion, compared with $994.5 million a year ago.

Aluminum exports to countries outside the Commonwealth of Independent States in January-February totaled 538,000 tons worth $1.134 billion. Exports to CIS states totaled 9,800 tons worth $22.4 million.