MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – In the first seven months of 2026, Russia鈥檚 exports outside the resource and energy sectors exceeded $96 billion. This represents an 8% rise compared to the same timeframe in the previous year, according to First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The category encompasses goods that fall outside Russia鈥檚 conventional energy and raw-material exports. These latest figures expand upon the growth observed during the first half of the year and serve as a more comprehensive indicator of Russia鈥檚 manufactured and value-added exports abroad.
Small and midsize enterprises contributed $15.9 billion to the total exports from January to July, accounting for roughly 17% of all non-resource and non-energy shipments during that period. Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov noted that around 42,700 small and midsize firms are now engaged in export activities. Additionally, SMEs submitted 1,042 out of 1,341 applications for the 2026 Exporter of the Year awards. These applications originated from 76 Russian regions across all eight federal districts.
Russia also reported $58.8 billion in industrial non-resource exports during January through June 2026. In comparison, the same period in 2025 saw exports totaling $57.1 billion. This indicates a growth rate of approximately 3% within the industrial sector. Several manufacturing segments recorded increased overseas sales in this timeframe. The first-half data provides a clearer picture of the industries driving Russia鈥檚 broader non-resource and non-energy export total.
Manufacturing sectors exhibit increased international sales
Exports of chemical products grew by 5.3% in the first half compared to the previous year. Mineral and chemical fertilizer shipments increased by 10.4% during the same period. Metallurgy and precious metals exports rose by 5%, whereas light industry saw a 25% rise. Exports of pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and cosmetics advanced by 11%. These figures represent industrial products included in Russia鈥檚 non-resource and non-energy export classification, comparing January through June of 2026 with the same months in 2025.
Russia has established a 2026 goal of $155.25 billion for total non-resource and non-energy exports. Of this, industrial goods contribute $116.95 billion. Russia achieved $163.7 billion in this export category during 2025. Consequently, the 2026 target is set below the previous year鈥檚 total. These benchmarks are part of the International Cooperation and Export national project, which encompasses manufactured goods, agricultural exports, and export support services nationwide.
The long-term export plan aims for $248.1 billion by 2030
Under the same national initiative, Russia targets $248.1 billion in non-resource and non-energy merchandise exports by 2030. This goal reflects a 67% increase from the 2023 baseline used by the program. Industrial exports are projected to comprise $192.9 billion of this total. The export support infrastructure also includes digital services designed for companies involved in international trade. The program monitors growth in both industrial and agricultural exports, measuring progress against government-established nominal goals.
The recent seven-month data show Russia鈥檚 non-resource and non-energy exports exceeding $96 billion, with SMEs responsible for $15.9 billion of this total. Industrial exports during the first half reached $58.8 billion, with gains seen across chemicals, fertilizers, metals, light industry, and pharmaceutical-related products. All export figures are reported in U.S. dollars. The full-year 2026 benchmark remains at $155.25 billion for the broader non-resource category, which includes a separate target of $116.95 billion for industrial goods.
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