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Russia's non-energy exports beat January-July target by nearly 20%
Russia exported $96.3 billion in non-commodity, non-energy goods from January through July 2026.
That was nearly 20% above the $80.3 billion target for those seven months.
Roman Chekushov, a deputy minister of industry and trade, gave the figures.
The target is part of Russia’s national project on international cooperation and exports.
These exports grew by nearly 8% compared with the same period in 2025.
Industrial exports rose, while agricultural shipments grew faster.
Russia’s non-commodity, non-energy exports reached $96.3 billion from January through July 2026, nearly 20% above the target.
The target under the International Cooperation and Export national project was $80.3 billion.
Exports grew by nearly 8% year on year during the first seven months of 2026.
Industrial exports rose, while agricultural shipments grew at a faster pace.
Roman Chekushov, a deputy industry and trade minister, reported the figures to reporters.
- Who
- Russia’s non-commodity, non-energy exporters; the figures were reported by Roman Chekushov, deputy minister of industry and trade.
- What
- Exports reached $96.3 billion, nearly 20% above the target.
- When
- January-July 2026; the figures were reported on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Chekushov spoke to reporters in Novosibirsk.
- Why
- Not stated
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Russia’s non-commodity, non-energy exports reached $96.3 billion against a target of $80.3 billion.
Roman Chekushov reported the export figures to reporters in Novosibirsk.
- Actual exports
- $96.3 billion
- Target
- $80.3 billion
- Exports above target
- Nearly 20%
- Year-on-year export growth
- Nearly 8%
- Report location
- Novosibirsk
What people are saying
Importantly, the target set under the 'International Cooperation and Export' national project for January-July 2026 was exceeded by around 20%.



