MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – In the first seven months of 2026, Russia’s exports excluding resources and energy exceeded $96 billion, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. This category encompasses goods beyond Russia’s traditional energy and raw-material exports. The latest figures extend the growth trend observed during the first half of 2026 and offer a more comprehensive view of Russia’s manufactured and value-added exports abroad.
Small and midsize enterprises contributed $15.9 billion to the total exports from January through July, representing approximately 17% of all non-resource and non-energy shipments during that period. Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov stated that roughly 42,700 small and midsize firms are now engaged in export activities. These SMEs also submitted 1,042 out of 1,341 applications for the 2026 Exporter of the Year awards, with submissions originating from 76 Russian regions across all eight federal districts.
For January through June 2026, Russia reported industrial non-resource exports valued at $58.8 billion, compared to $57.1 billion during the same period in 2025. This indicates a growth of around 3% in the industrial segment. Several manufacturing sectors experienced higher overseas sales in this timeframe, and the first-half data provides a detailed insight into the industries driving Russia’s broader non-resource and non-energy export total.
Manufacturing Sectors Show Increased Foreign Market Performance
Exports of chemical products grew by 5.3% during the first half compared to the previous year. Mineral and chemical fertilizer shipments rose by 10.4% over the same period. Metallurgy and precious metals exports increased by 5%, while light industry experienced a 25% jump. Additionally, pharmaceutical, perfume, and cosmetics exports advanced by 11%. These figures relate 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 an ambitious goal of $155.25 billion for total non-resource and non-energy exports in 2026. Of this, industrial products account for $116.95 billion. The country recorded $163.7 billion in this category during 2025, meaning the 2026 target is set below last year’s total. These benchmarks are part of the International Cooperation and Export national project, which promotes manufactured goods, agricultural exports, and export support services nationwide.
Long-Term Goals Aim for 2030 Export Milestone
The same initiative targets reaching $248.1 billion in non-resource and non-energy merchandise exports by 2030, representing a 67% increase over the 2023 baseline used by the program. Industrial exports are projected to total $192.9 billion, with the export support system including digital services designed for companies involved in international trade. The program monitors growth across industrial and agricultural sectors and evaluates progress against the government’s set nominal targets.
The recent seven-month data shows Russia’s non-resource and non-energy exports surpassing $96 billion, with SMEs accounting for $15.9 billion. Industrial exports in the first half reached $58.8 billion, demonstrating gains across chemicals, fertilizers, metals, light industry, and pharmaceutical-related goods. All export values are reported in U.S. dollars. Russia’s full-year 2026 target remains $155.25 billion for the broader non-resource category, with a specific goal of $116.95 billion for industrial exports.