MOSCOW / RankWire.AI / – During the first six months of 2026, Russia’s non-resource, non-energy industrial exports increased to $58.8 billion. Growth was driven by higher shipments of chemical products, metals, and light industrial goods. The Russian Federation Minister Anton Alikhanov announced these trade figures during briefings held alongside the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. This trade volume indicates the country is on course to reach its annual goal of $116.95 billion in manufactured exports, a key part of Moscow’s overall non-energy trade target of $155.25 billion for 2026.
Data from state trade agencies show that mineral and chemical fertilizers were the main drivers of growth across international markets. Shipments of precious metals, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and specialized cosmetics also grew. These exports expanded Russia’s presence in new markets across Asia, Eurasia, and the Middle East. Officials highlighted that regional export support centers, managed by the ministry, have been integrated into unified operational networks with the Russian Export Center. This aims to simplify logistics for provincial manufacturers.
Fertilizer and Chemical Sectors Dominate International Sales
The mid-year trade report follows an 11% rise in non-resource, non-energy exports compared to last year. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s government emphasized that national economic programs continue to focus on establishing Russia as a reliable supplier of high-tech and industrial products despite ongoing international trade restrictions. Russia non-resource industrial exports reach $58.8 billion as federal trade agencies align national development targets with long-term infrastructure and manufacturing investment models.
The Eastern Economic Forum of 2026, hosted at the Far Eastern Federal University and themed around regional economic growth, served as a platform to outline upcoming trade priorities. Alikhanov reaffirmed that federal support programs are functioning within established goals under national development plans. Officials aim to increase total non-energy trade by 66% over six years, compared to 2023 benchmarks.
Enhanced Export Support Network Speeds Up Regional Business Outreach
Representatives from the trade ministry emphasized expanding economic exchanges with members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Eurasian Economic Union. Russia’s non-resource industrial exports reached $58.8 billion, while local online retail platforms are growing cross-border e-commerce efforts in regional logistics hubs. Delivery of specialized equipment for healthcare and logistics infrastructure continues to grow within bilateral trade agreements.
Federal trade authorities and regional export organizations will keep monitoring shipping data through the second half of 2026. Finalized annual export totals and trade sector summaries will be published after the fourth quarter. Information on national export targets and infrastructure investments remains accessible on official government portals.