MOSCOW, October 23, 2025: Russia has announced a national target to increase the volume of its non-resource, non-energy exports by 66 percent within the next six years compared with 2023 levels, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said during the 13th “Made in Russia” International Export Forum held in Moscow. The prime minister said the measure is part of a government effort to enhance exports in goods and services that are not linked to raw materials or energy production.
According to official data presented at the forum, non-resource, non-energy exports accounted for more than 12 percent of Russia’s gross domestic product in the first half of 2025. Mishustin highlighted the growing geographical diversification of Russia’s trade profile, noting that exports to Asian, African, and Latin American countries represented over 85 percent of total exports in 2024, compared to about 44 percent in 2021. The figures underline an expanded presence of Russian trade across emerging markets.
He said Russia has been developing infrastructure abroad to facilitate exports, including the establishment of retail outlets, online platforms, and demonstration pavilions. These facilities currently operate in six countries: China, the UAE, Vietnam, Egypt, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia. The initiative is designed to support exporters and strengthen trade networks in key partner economies.
Moscow expands infrastructure to support exporters
Mishustin added that the government is continuing to invest in the development of transport corridors through the southern and eastern regions of the country to enhance logistics capacity for international trade. The projects are aimed at expanding transportation routes that connect Russian exporters with markets in Asia and the Middle East. The Russian Export Centre, which organizes the annual “Made in Russia” International Export Forum, serves as a state institution that promotes national exports and provides support to domestic producers entering foreign markets.
The forum, which began in 2012, gathers business leaders, trade representatives, and officials to outline export goals and review trade progress. The government’s announcement identified 2031 as the target year for achieving the 66 percent increase in non-resource, non-energy exports compared with the baseline year of 2023. Officials said the target covers all categories of goods and services outside the energy and raw materials sectors but did not specify the monetary value of exports or sectoral breakdowns contributing to the increase.
Moscow aims to increase competitiveness in global trade
Russia’s official trade statistics indicate that the country’s non-energy exports have grown steadily over the past three years, supported by increased trade with Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. State data show continued expansion in manufactured goods, agricultural products, and technology-based exports, which together form a growing share of overall trade output. The “Made in Russia” forum also featured presentations from industry and government representatives on new export opportunities, trade financing tools, and logistics development.
The event underscored Russia’s focus on strengthening export infrastructure and promoting domestic producers in international markets. The announcement marks one of the most detailed quantitative export targets set by the Russian government in recent years. It provides a six-year framework for measuring export growth and aligns with broader economic reporting goals centered on trade diversification and industrial output. Mishustin’s statement concluded with an emphasis on increasing the competitiveness of Russian goods abroad and expanding the country’s participation in global trade partnerships. – By EuroWire News Desk.