MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – In the period from January to July 2026, Russia’s exports excluding resources and energy topped $96 billion, reflecting an 8% rise compared to the same months in the previous year. First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov shared the latest statistics, noting the year-on-year growth in Russian exports. This figure excludes the country’s traditional raw materials and energy shipments. The seven-month results continue the upward trend observed during the first half of 2026, with all figures denominated in U.S. dollars.
Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade, indicated that small and midsize enterprises contributed $15.9 billion to the total exports over the same period. This amount accounts for approximately 17% of Russia’s non-resource, non-energy export total during these months. Currently, around 42,700 small and midsize firms are engaged in export activities. These SMEs also made up 1,042 of 1,341 applications for the 2026 Exporter of the Year awards, representing 76 regions across all eight federal districts.
Additional data for the first half of 2026 show Russia’s industrial non-resource, non-energy exports reaching $58.8 billion from January through June. In comparison, the first half of 2025 registered $57.1 billion. This indicates a year-on-year increase of roughly 3% in the industrial export segment. The Industry and Trade Ministry highlighted several manufacturing sectors that experienced higher foreign sales, providing more detail about the industries driving Russia’s non-resource export performance during 2026.
Growth in key industrial sectors demonstrated through export figures
During the first half of 2026, chemical product exports rose by 5.3% compared to the same period in 2025. Mineral and chemical fertilizer shipments saw an increase of 10.4% over the six months. Exports from metallurgy and precious metals went up by 5%, while light industry experienced a surge of 25%. Pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and cosmetics also grew by 11%. All these figures pertain to industrial shipments classified within Russia’s non-resource, non-energy export category. The reported growth rates compare January through June 2026 with the corresponding months last year.
For the entire year of 2026, Russia has set an export target of $155.25 billion for non-resource, non-energy goods. Out of this, industrial products are expected to contribute $116.95 billion. In 2025, Russia’s non-resource, non-energy exports amounted to $163.7 billion, meaning the 2026 goal is roughly 5% lower than last year’s total. These targets are part of Russia’s International Cooperation and Export national project, which encompasses industrial products, agricultural exports, and infrastructure for export support.
Long-term export targets for non-resource sectors are maintained by Russia
The International Cooperation and Export initiative also establishes a target for 2030, aiming for non-resource and non-energy merchandise exports of $248.1 billion in nominal terms. This goal represents a 67% increase compared to the 2023 baseline used by the program. Industrial goods are projected to make up $192.9 billion of this total. The Russian Export Center plays a role in supporting these efforts, offering digital services tailored to companies engaged in international trade.
According to the latest data, Russia’s exports of non-resource, non-energy goods from January through July exceeded $96 billion, with SMEs contributing $15.9 billion. The first-half industrial exports reached $58.8 billion, showing growth in sectors such as chemicals, fertilizers, metals, light industry, and pharmaceuticals. These 2026 figures are reported in U.S. dollars, not rubles, for consistency. The annual goal for the broader non-resource category remains at $155.25 billion, with a dedicated full-year benchmark of $116.95 billion for industrial products.
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