Russia January-April Copper Exports 59.3% Up On Year

un 13, 2012 (Dow Jones) MOSCOW--Russia exported in January-April 99,000 metric tons of copper, 59.3% more than in the corresponding period last year, the federal statistics agency reported Wednesday.

The copper exported in January-April was worth $741.5 million.

Copper exports to countries outside the Commonwealth of Independent States in January-April totaled 97,300 tons worth $731.3 million. Copper exports to CIS states totaled 1,700 tons worth $10.1 million.