Dec 16, 2003. /Lesprom Network/. Exterior trade turnover on Russian Yaroslavl terminals increased 52,4% to $1759,2 within 11 months in 2003 compared with the prior period in 2002. Exterior trade turnover with foreign countries increased 56,4% to $1623,3 million, CIS countries trade turnover increased 16,5% to $135,9 million. Exports to foreign countries increased 57,7% to $ 1419,2 million, exports to CIS countries increased 34,5% to $115,3 million. Total exports increased 55,7% to $1534,5 million, imports increased 32,9% to $224,7 million, foreign trade positive balance was reported up 1,6 times to $1309,7 million. Fuel and energetic sector production made 85% of the exports, machinery and equipment exports - 7%, textile production - 2%, chemical sector production - 6%, timber - 1%. Imports from foreign countries increased 47,8% to $204,1 million, imports from CIS countries decreased 33,3% to $20,6 million. Machinery and equipment supplies account for 60% of the total imports, metal - 6%, textile production - 8%, food - 18%, chemical production - 8% and timber-industry sector production - 4%.