MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – Russia’s non-resource, non-energy exports surpassed $96 billion in the period from January to July 2026, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same months last year. First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov highlighted this year-on-year growth in his latest report on Russian exports. This category excludes the country’s traditional raw-materials and energy shipments. The seven-month figures follow the growth observed during the first half of 2026. These numbers are denominated in U.S. dollars.
Anton Alikhanov, the Minister of Industry and Trade, stated that small and midsize enterprises contributed $15.9 billion to the total export amount for the seven months. This accounts for approximately 17% of Russia’s non-resource, non-energy exports during that period. Around 42,700 small and midsize firms are actively involved in export activities, with SMEs also making up 1,042 of the 1,341 applications for the 2026 Exporter of the Year awards. These applicants represented 76 regions across all eight of Russia’s federal districts.
First-half data indicates Russia’s industrial non-resource, non-energy exports reached $58.8 billion from January through June. In comparison, the same period in 2025 saw $57.1 billion. This signifies a year-on-year growth of about 3% within the industrial export segment. The Industry and Trade Ministry pointed out several manufacturing sectors that experienced increased foreign sales, providing further insight into the sectors driving Russia’s non-resource export performance during 2026.
Major sectors see growth in industrial shipments
Exports of chemical products rose by 5.3% in the first half compared with the same period in 2025. Mineral and chemical fertilizer shipments increased by 10.4% over the six months. Metals and precious metals exports grew by 5%, while light industry saw a 25% rise. Pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and cosmetics experienced an 11% increase. These figures encompass industrial shipments within Russia’s non-resource, non-energy export classification, with all growth rates comparing January through June 2026 to the same months last year.
Russia’s full-year 2026 non-resource, non-energy export target has been set at $155.25 billion. Of this, industrial goods are expected to account for $116.95 billion. In 2025, the country recorded $163.7 billion in non-resource, non-energy exports. Consequently, the 2026 goal is approximately 5% below the previous year’s total. These targets are part of the national project for International Cooperation and Export, which encompasses industrial products, agricultural commodities, and export infrastructure.
Russia’s long-term export goals extend to 2030
The International Cooperation and Export initiative also establishes a benchmark for 2030, aiming for non-resource and non-energy merchandise exports of $248.1 billion in nominal terms. This figure represents a 67% increase compared to the 2023 baseline used by the program. The industrial sector is projected to contribute $192.9 billion of this total. The Russian Export Center actively supports these efforts through various services, including digital solutions tailored for international traders.
Currently, Russia’s exports from January through July of non-resource, non-energy goods exceed $96 billion, with SMEs accounting for $15.9 billion. Industrial exports during the first half of 2026 reached $58.8 billion, showing growth in chemicals, fertilizers, metals, light industries, and pharmaceuticals. All these figures are reported in U.S. dollars rather than rubles. The overall annual goal for the non-resource category remains at $155.25 billion, with a separate benchmark of $116.95 billion set specifically for industrial exports.