MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – In the first seven months of 2026, Russia’s exports excluding energy and resources exceeded $96 billion, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The category encompasses goods outside Russia’s traditional energy and raw-material exports. These latest figures extend the growth observed during the first half of the year, offering a broader perspective on Russia’s manufactured and value-added product exports abroad.
Small and midsize enterprises contributed $15.9 billion to the overall non-resource and non-energy export figure from January through July. This amount accounted for roughly 17% of the total exports in this category during the same period. Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov noted that approximately 42,700 small and midsize firms are now involved in export activities. SMEs also submitted 1,042 out of the 1,341 applications for the 2026 Exporter of the Year awards, with submissions originating from all eight federal districts across 76 Russian regions.
For January through June 2026, Russia reported industrial non-resource exports totaling $58.8 billion. This compares with $57.1 billion during the first half of 2025, indicating about a 3% increase within the industrial sector. Several manufacturing categories experienced higher overseas sales during this period. The half-year data provides a more detailed insight into the industries contributing to Russia’s broader non-resource and non-energy export total.
Manufacturing sectors see 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 also rose by 10.4% over the same period. The metallurgy and precious metals sectors increased exports by 5%, while light industry experienced a 25% rise. Additionally, pharmaceutical, perfume, and cosmetics exports saw an 11% growth. These figures pertain to industrial products within Russia’s non-resource and non-energy export classification, comparing January through June with the same months in 2025.
Russia has set a goal of $155.25 billion for total non-resource and non-energy exports in 2026. The industrial goods segment is projected to account for $116.95 billion of that total. In 2025, Russia recorded $163.7 billion in this export category, meaning the 2026 target is below last year’s actual total. These benchmarks are part of the International Cooperation and Export national project, which aims to promote manufactured goods, agricultural products, and export support services across the country.
Long-term strategy establishes 2030 export target
The same national project outlines a goal of $248.1 billion for non-resource and non-energy merchandise exports by 2030. This target represents a 67% increase from the baseline in 2023 used by the program. Of this total, $192.9 billion is designated for industrial exports. The export support framework also includes digital services designed to assist companies engaged in international trade. The program monitors growth across both industrial and agricultural exports, measuring progress against the government’s established nominal objectives.
The recent seven-month data indicates Russia’s non-resource and non-energy exports surpass $96 billion, with SMEs responsible for $15.9 billion. Industrial exports in the first half reached $58.8 billion, showing improvements in chemicals, fertilizers, metals, light industry, and pharmaceutical products. All export values are calculated in U.S. dollars. Russia’s full-year 2026 target for this broader export category remains at $155.25 billion, with a specific focus of $116.95 billion on industrial goods.