MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – In the first seven months of 2026, Russia’s exports excluding resources and energy surpassed $96 billion, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. This category encompasses goods outside Russia’s traditional energy and raw-material exports. The latest figures extend the upward trend recorded during the first half of 2026 and offer a broader perspective on Russia’s manufactured and value-added sales abroad.
Small and midsize enterprises contributed $15.9 billion to the export total from January through July, accounting for roughly 17% of all non-resource and non-energy exports during that period. Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov noted that approximately 42,700 small and midsize companies are actively involved in export activities. These SMEs also submitted 1,042 out of 1,341 applications for the 2026 Exporter of the Year awards. Such applications originated from 76 Russian regions spanning all eight federal districts.
Russia’s industrial non-resource exports for January through June 2026 totaled $58.8 billion, slightly above the $57.1 billion recorded during the same period in 2025, indicating about a 3% growth in this segment. Several manufacturing sectors experienced increased overseas sales during this period. The first-half data provides a more detailed view of the industries contributing to Russia’s expanded non-resource and non-energy export total.
Growth in Manufacturing Sectors Boosts Foreign 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 period. Metallurgy and precious metals exports rose 5%, while light industry saw a 25% jump. Exports of pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and cosmetics advanced 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 months in 2025.
Russia has set a target of $155.25 billion for total non-resource and non-energy exports in 2026. Of this, industrial goods account for $116.95 billion. In 2025, Russia recorded $163.7 billion in this export category. Consequently, the 2026 goal is below last year’s actual total. These benchmarks are part of the International Cooperation and Export national project, which supports manufactured goods, agricultural products, and export services across Russia.
2026 Export Goal Set for 2030 Growth Targets
The same national project aims for a non-resource and non-energy merchandise export total of $248.1 billion by 2030, representing a 67% increase over the 2023 baseline established by the program. Of this, industrial goods contribute $192.9 billion. The export support infrastructure also includes digital services aimed at companies engaged in international trade. The program monitors expansion across both industrial and agricultural exports, measuring progress against government-established nominal targets.
The recent seven-month data shows Russia’s non-resource and non-energy exports exceeding $96 billion, with SMEs accounting for $15.9 billion. Industrial exports in the first half of 2026 reached $58.8 billion, with growth observed in chemicals, fertilizers, metals, light industry, and pharmaceutical-related products. All export figures are denominated in U.S. dollars. Russia’s full-year 2026 target remains at $155.25 billion for the broader non-resource category, with a separate goal of $116.95 billion designated for industrial goods.