The Central Bank of Russia published a new issue of its Monitoring of Sectoral Financial Flows review, reporting that incoming payments processed through the Bank of Russia in February 2026 decreased by 4.5% compared with the 2025 Q4 average, with the decline largely driven by export-oriented industries. Excluding mining and quarrying, petroleum products, and general government, incoming receipts increased by 0.4%, reflecting an upturn in investment demand sectors.
Central Bank of Russia 2026-03-05
Central Bank of Russia reports February incoming payments down 4.5% while receipts rise 0.4% excluding mining petroleum products and general government
The Central Bank of Russia's latest Monitoring of Sectoral Financial Flows review indicates a 4.5% decrease in incoming payments in February 2026 compared to the 2025 Q4 average, primarily due to export-oriented industries. Excluding mining, quarrying, petroleum products, and general government, incoming receipts rose by 0.4%, driven by investment demand sectors.