Russia's nickel exports to countries outside the CIS in January-July increased by 5.5% on the year, to 143,600 metric tons, according to the federal customs service.

Total nickel exports, including CIS states, were 143,900 tons.

Refined copper exports to countries outside the CIS during the period were 142,000 tons. Total copper exports were 142,700 tons. The customs service didn't give last year's figures for comparison.

Russia's aluminium export to countries outside the CIS during the period increased by 18.7% to 2.452 million tons.

Total aluminium export were 2.458 million tons.