The share of friendly states in Russia's non—primary non-energy exports has reached a record high of 86%, the Ministry of Industry and Trade reported following a meeting of the presidium of the State Council of the Russian Federation commission on International cooperation and export. This result reflects a significant redistribution of trade flows and the growing role of partner markets for the development of domestic producers in the current external economic circumstances. TACC
According to the ministry, the total volume of non-primary non-energy exports of Russia in the first nine months of 2025 increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. At the same time, almost nine out of ten dollars of the export value is accounted for by countries that are considered friendly to Russia in terms of foreign economic cooperation. TACC
This trend means that domestic manufacturers are increasingly diversifying their sales markets, strengthening their positions in Eurasia, Asia, Africa and Latin America. This change in the structure of non-primary exports is taking place against the background of global shifts in trade policy and logistics, and also reflects efforts to reduce dependence on traditional Western markets. At the same time, China remains Moscow's key partner — the trade turnover between the two countries remains significant, despite some correction in dynamics by the end of 2025. For example, according to the Customs of the People's Republic of China, the volume of trade between Russia and China in January-November amounted to almost $203.7 billion, which, although lower than in the previous year, confirms the steady level of interaction. TACC
Experts emphasize that the growing share of friendly countries indicates not only the geopolitical and economic reformatting of foreign trade, but also deeper integration into common production and logistics chains. The growing exports of finished products, technological components and industrial products show the transition of the Russian economy to more complex forms of international economic cooperation.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade noted that in order to achieve these goals, it is necessary to continue implementing tools to support foreign economic activity. This includes measures to facilitate access to new markets, support the export of high-tech products, as well as the development of transport and logistics infrastructure that provides access to remote regions and large foreign markets. TACC
In addition, according to analysts, strengthening the share of friendly countries in exports may help reduce trade risks associated with instability in global markets and possible restrictions from Western economies. Moreover, the growing external demand for Russian manufactured goods contributes to increased investments in modernizing production facilities, expanding the export range and increasing the competitiveness of domestic brands.
In general, the achievement of a share of 86% of non-primary exports in partner countries shows the adaptation of Russian companies to the current conditions of global trade. According to industry representatives, maintaining this trend in the long term can strengthen Russia's economic stability and contribute to the formation of new stable ties in the world.
