MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – In the initial half of 2026, Russia’s exports outside the resource and energy sectors surpassed $96 billion, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. This figure encompasses goods that are not part of Russia’s traditional energy and raw-material export categories, as detailed in exports. These latest numbers build upon the growth observed during the first half of the year and serve as a broader indicator of Russia’s manufactured and value-added exports abroad.
Small and medium-sized enterprises contributed $15.9 billion to the total exports from January through July, accounting for roughly 17% of all non-resource and non-energy shipments during this period. Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov mentioned that approximately 42,700 small and midsize companies are involved in export activities. Additionally, SMEs submitted 1,042 out of 1,341 applications for the 2026 Exporter of the Year awards, representing companies from 76 Russian regions across all eight federal districts.
For the first half of 2026, Russia reported $58.8 billion in industrial non-resource exports, up from $57.1 billion during the same period in 2025, reflecting a growth of around 3%. Several manufacturing sectors experienced increased international sales in this period. The first-half data provide a more detailed view of the industries contributing to Russia’s broader non-resource and non-energy export total.
Manufacturing sectors experience 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% over the same six months. Metallurgy and precious metals exports saw a 5% rise, while light industry experienced a 25% jump. Additionally, pharmaceutical, perfume, and cosmetics exports increased by 11%. These figures pertain to industrial products included within Russia’s non-resource and non-energy export classification, comparing January through June of 2026 with the same period in 2025.
Russia has established a target of $155.25 billion for total non-resource and non-energy exports in 2026. Out of this, $116.95 billion is designated for industrial goods. In 2025, Russia achieved $163.7 billion within this export category, meaning the 2026 target is set below last year’s total. These benchmarks are part of the International Cooperation and Export national project, which supports manufactured goods, agricultural products, and export services across Russia.
Export goals extend through 2030 under a long-term plan
The same national project envisions a target of $248.1 billion for non-resource and non-energy merchandise exports by 2030. This goal represents a 67% increase over the baseline established in 2023. Of this, industrial exports are projected to reach $192.9 billion. The export support system also incorporates digital services to assist companies engaged in international trade. The program monitors growth across industrial and agricultural exports and assesses progress against the government’s specified nominal objectives.
The recent seven-month figures place Russia’s non-resource and non-energy exports above $96 billion, with SMEs accounting for $15.9 billion. Industrial exports in the first half reached $58.8 billion and showed advancements in chemicals, fertilizers, metals, light industry, and pharmaceutical-related products. All export figures are calculated in U.S. dollars. Russia’s full-year 2026 benchmark remains at $155.25 billion for the broader non-resource sector, with a separate target of $116.95 billion dedicated to industrial goods.