BERLIN—Germany imported goods from Russia valued at 2.9 billion euros ($2.95 billion) in July, according to data released on Monday, as elevated energy costs frustrated German efforts to wind down trade with Russia.
The value of German imports from Russia rose by 10.2 percent compared to July 2021, the Federal Statistical Office said.
The office attributed the surge mainly to higher prices, particularly in the energy sector, as cuts to Russian gas deliveries drive up energy bills for households and businesses in Europe’s largest economy.
In July, Germany imported crude oil and natural gas from Russia worth 1.4 billion euros, representing a 1.6 percent increase on the previous year, the office reported….