MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – Russia’s non-resource, non-energy exports surpassed $96 billion from January through July 2026, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov announced the year-on-year growth in the latest update on Russian exports. The figures exclude the country’s traditional raw-material and energy shipments. This seven-month result follows growth seen during the first half of 2026. The data is denominated in U.S. dollars.
Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade, stated that small and midsize businesses contributed $15.9 billion to the total export figure for the seven months. This amount makes up about 17% of Russia’s non-resource, non-energy exports for the period. Currently, approximately 42,700 small and midsize companies are involved in export activities. These SMEs also accounted for 1,042 of the 1,341 applications submitted for the 2026 Exporter of the Year awards. The applicants represented 76 Russian regions across all eight federal districts.
Data from the first half of 2026 indicates Russia’s industrial non-resource, non-energy exports reached $58.8 billion between January and June. In comparison, the first half of 2025 recorded $57.1 billion, marking a roughly 3% year-on-year growth in the industrial export segment. The Industry and Trade Ministry highlighted several manufacturing sectors with increased foreign sales, offering further insights into the industries driving Russia’s non-resource export success during 2026.
Growth observed across key industrial sectors
Exports of chemical products grew by 5.3% during the first half compared with the same period in 2025. Mineral and chemical fertilizer shipments rose by 10.4% over the six months. Exports from metallurgy and precious metals increased by 5%, while light industry experienced a 25% growth. Pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and cosmetics saw an 11% increase. These figures cover industrial shipments classified within Russia’s non-resource, non-energy export category, with all growth rates comparing January through June 2026 to the same months last year.
For the full year of 2026, Russia has set a non-resource, non-energy export target of $155.25 billion. Of this, industrial goods are expected to make up $116.95 billion. In 2025, Russia’s non-resource, non-energy exports totaled $163.7 billion. Therefore, the 2026 target is approximately 5% below the previous year’s total. These goals are part of the country’s International Cooperation and Export national project, which includes industrial products, agricultural exports, and export infrastructure development.
Russia’s long-term non-resource export ambitions remain firm
The International Cooperation and Export initiative also establishes a 2030 goal for non-resource and non-energy merchandise exports, aiming for $248.1 billion in nominal terms. This represents a 67% increase relative to the 2023 baseline used by the program. Industrial goods are projected to constitute $192.9 billion of this benchmark. The Russian Export Center supports these efforts, providing digital services tailored for companies engaged in international trade.
Current data shows that Russia’s exports of non-resource, non-energy goods from January to July exceed $96 billion, with SMEs contributing $15.9 billion. Industrial exports in the first half of 2026 reached $58.8 billion, with notable growth in chemicals, fertilizers, metals, light industry, and pharmaceuticals. The figures are based on U.S. dollars rather than rubles. The annual goal for the broader non-resource category remains $155.25 billion, with industrial exports targeted at $116.95 billion for the full year.
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