Entrepreneurs from Russia's Novosibirsk region have successfully entered new export markets in 2025, with two local manufacturers securing contracts in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, according to the regional “My Business” support center.
A manufacturer of analytical instruments for agricultural quality control has begun supplying equipment to Nigeria, while a producer of professional skincare products has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia and plans further expansion in the region. Both companies have utilized state support programs to facilitate their market entry.
The support center highlighted that throughout the year, the region has organized numerous trade exhibitions, business missions, and procurement sessions with distributors from EAEU countries. China remains the region's primary trading partner.
Notably, Novosibirsk leads all Siberian regions in agricultural exports, which account for 34% of its total export structure. The region's export portfolio also includes food products, industrial equipment, construction materials, fertilizers, cosmetics, and household chemicals. Existing agricultural exports to Saudi Arabia are now being complemented by these new product categories.
While CIS countries and China remain traditional markets, Novosibirsk exporters are increasingly targeting Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, UAE, Iran, and Turkey. The region saw particular growth in African, Latin American, and Asia-Pacific markets during 2024, with additional business missions planned for 2025 to Serbia, Algeria, Qatar, North Korea, and Georgia.
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Based on materials from TASS