Non—primary non-energy exports from the Russian Federation increased by 6.7% in the first half of 2026, including industrial products - by 5.25% at nominal prices. This is reported on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers with reference to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Alexei Matushansky, who announced these data at a meeting on the current situation in the manufacturing industries.
A.Matushansky stressed that there is a restrained positive dynamics of production in the manufacturing sectors. In June 2026, the business confidence index (PMI) in manufacturing reached positive values and amounted to 50.3 points, in July — 50.7 points.
The situation on the labor market was also discussed at the meeting. In manufacturing industries, the average monthly salary for 5 months of 2026 amounted to 107 thousand rubles, which is 12% higher than in January-May 2025.
