That dollar amount specific to consumer-targeted exports represents 42.2% of the overall value of all Russian exported goods ($404.1 billion). That percentage represents a drop from 44.4% for the prior year.
The 5 most valuable consumer end-use goods shipped by Russia onto global markets during 2024 were exported refined petroleum oils, petroleum gases, coal including solid fuels made from coal, gold, then fertilizer mixes. Combined, those 5 leading exports collected 32.1% of Russia’s total revenues collected from selling all its exports on global markets.
The total dollar amount for Russia’s top 100 exported consumer products dropped by -8.5% from 2023 to 2024 but grew by 36.2% over the 5-year period since 2020.
Russia’s overall shipments of all its exported products–encompassing raw materials, intermediate products as well as those classified as consumer goods–total Russian exports fell in value by -8.5% compared to 2023 but increased by a slower 14.5% since 2020. This indicates a diminishing trend towards consumer-oriented exports from Russia.
Among the top 100 consumer products exported by the Russian Federation, 57 generated more revenues from in 2024 compared to 2023. The fastest cashflow increases were garnered by Russian exports of special garments including sports clothing (up 9,333% from 2023), linens (up 2,946%), sports equipment (up 1,652%), miscellaneous products made from plastic (up 130.8%), then hand-drawn paintings and drawings (up 130.6%).
The worst decliners among Russia’s leading consumer exports were unmounted and unset diamonds (down -54.2% from 2023), cars (down -52.7%), soya beans (down -52%), corn (down -51.3%) then miscellaneous printed pictures and photos (down -46%).
Exported Consumer Products Defined
So, what are consumer products? They are final goods or end products that a business mainly creates for consumers to buy. For example, consumers often purchase refined petroleum oil at the gas station while exported crude oil is an intermediate good subject to further processing before being sold to end users.
Although there may be a few wealthy individual buyers, products like turbojets or cruise ships are excluded from the consumer products targeted by this study. That is because turbojets or cruise ships are usually purchased by corporations or government agencies. In contrast, it is common for consumers to buy motorcycles.
Admittedly there are some grey areas. For example, business and government entities buy exported gold as do consumers. On the other hand, generally fewer consumers buy platinum exports.
Types of Consumer Products
This article focuses on 3 distinct consumer product types for the exports reviewed in the article.
Convenience Products are easy to access, non-durable, have relatively lower prices and therefore consumers frequently purchase them. Examples of convenience products are food, alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, and soap.
Shopping Products are not as easily available as convenience products, involve more time to make a buying decision, are durable and are not bought as often as most convenience products. A great example of a shopping product is a mobile phone where buying the wrong model is a much more expensive mistake than buying a disappointing loaf of bread.
Specialty Products describe another consumer product type. This grey area includes infrequently purchased, expensive, durable and sometimes rare items. Consumers may consider the product’s brand image when making their purchase decisions. Some examples of speciality products are gold, silver, diamonds, jewelry, and branded refrigerators and dishwashers.
US Top 100 Most Valuable Consumer Exports
The searchable international sales database below showcases Russia’s 100 highest value exported consumer products in descending order. Items were selected at the four-digit Harmonized System tariff classification code level.
The table’s fifth column identifies each entry’s consumer product type.
The most popular Russian product type is convenience products (CP) led by refined petroleum oils, petroleum gas, coal including solid fuels made from coal, sunflower or safflower or cotton-seed oil, frozen whole fish, lobsters and other crustaceans, then dried shelled vegetables. Convenience products represent over half (53) of Russia’s top 100 exported consumer goods.
In second place via 31 entries are shopping products (SP) led by items made from hot-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, insulated wire or cable, automobile parts or accessories, miscellaneous items made from iron or steel, then linens.
Then there is the speciality products (SY) category with its 16 entries. Examples of major speciality products include Russian exports of gold, diamonds and silver.
| # | Exported Product | US$ | 2023-4 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Processed petroleum oils | $48,019,354,000 | -10.2% | CP |
| 2 | Petroleum gas | $41,197,153,000 | +3.5% | CP |
| 3 | Coal, solid fuels made from coal | $22,764,705,000 | -28.3% | CP |
| 4 | Gold (unwrought) | $12,314,207,000 | -9.4% | SY |
| 5 | Fertilizer mixes | $5,487,244,000 | -2.7% | SY |
| 6 | Nitrogenous fertilizers | $4,862,180,000 | -9.1% | SY |
| 7 | Potassic fertilizers | $4,712,309,000 | +11.2% | SY |
| 8 | Sun/safflower/cotton-seed oil | $4,437,408,000 | +21.4% | CP |
| 9 | Whole fish (frozen) | $2,504,538,000 | -18% | CP |
| 10 | Crustaceans (including lobsters) | $2,181,807,000 | +3.8% | CP |
| 11 | Diamonds (unmounted/unset) | $1,744,266,000 | -54.2% | SY |
| 12 | Hot-rolled iron/non-alloy steel items | $1,667,365,000 | +10.2% | SP |
| 13 | Dried shelled vegetables | $1,292,460,000 | -6.1% | CP |
| 14 | Barley | $950,811,000 | -18.6% | CP |
| 15 | Poultry meat | $836,510,000 | +10.4% | CP |
| 16 | Sugar (cane or beet) | $773,037,000 | +90% | CP |
| 17 | Fish fillets, pieces | $766,975,000 | -7.7% | CP |
| 18 | Chocolate, other cocoa preparations | $709,834,000 | +21% | CP |
| 19 | Corn | $584,257,000 | -51.3% | CP |
| 20 | Bread, biscuits, cakes, pastries | $531,057,000 | +16.5% | CP |
| 21 | Soya-bean oil | $467,231,000 | -3.2% | CP |
| 22 | Medications | $465,764,000 | +10.4% | CP |
| 23 | Silver (unwrought) | $461,910,000 | -15.4% | SY |
| 24 | Insulated wire/cable | $377,322,000 | +50.1% | SP |
| 25 | Soya beans | $357,651,000 | -52% | CP |
| 26 | Uncoated paper for writing/printing | $330,886,000 | +9.1% | CP |
| 27 | Automobile parts/accessories | $321,622,000 | +2.8% | SP |
| 28 | Fish or meat flours, pellets | $313,245,000 | +15.8% | CP |
| 29 | Temperature-change machines | $309,889,000 | -2.3% | SY |
| 30 | Miscellaneous food preparations | $295,889,000 | +25.8% | CP |
| 31 | Miscellaneous iron or steel items | $285,643,000 | +14.2% | SP |
| 32 | Margarine | $283,224,000 | +10.6% | CP |
| 33 | Swine meat | $279,820,000 | +30.2% | CP |
| 34 | Waters with added sugar | $279,380,000 | -3.6% | CP |
| 35 | Miscellaneous plastic items | $256,875,000 | +130.8% | CP |
| 36 | Linens | $254,456,000 | +2946% | SP |
| 37 | Other organic cleaning preparations | $237,642,000 | -2.1% | CP |
| 38 | Sauces, condiments, seasoning | $228,308,000 | +17.9% | CP |
| 39 | Special garments including sports | $221,947,000 | +9333% | SP |
| 40 | Refrigerators, freezers | $210,217,000 | +13.6% | SY |
| 41 | Liquid pumps | $196,756,000 | -9.9% | SY |
| 42 | Sugar confectionery (no cocoa) | $194,209,000 | +13.7% | CP |
| 43 | Prepared vegetables (non-frozen) | $186,279,000 | +10.8% | CP |
| 44 | Sanitary towels, baby napkins/liners | $182,143,000 | -2.5% | CP |
| 45 | Coffee/tea extracts, concentrates | $175,469,000 | +10.9% | CP |
| 46 | Miscellaneous preserved fruits | $172,443,000 | +18.5% | CP |
| 47 | Frozen beef | $167,950,000 | +11.3% | CP |
| 48 | Miscellaneous furniture | $165,737,000 | +11.5% | SP |
| 49 | Rubber tires (new) | $161,637,000 | -15% | SP |
| 50 | Malt extract, food preparations | $158,787,000 | +21.4% | CP |
| 51 | Glass bottles, other containers | $150,568,000 | -9.5% | SP |
| 52 | Dried or salted fish | $147,359,000 | +1.9% | CP |
| 53 | Beauty/makeup/skin care | $146,247,000 | +23% | SY |
| 54 | Hair preparations | $140,939,000 | -5.9% | SP |
| 55 | Plastic packing goods, lids, caps | $136,478,000 | +3.2% | CP |
| 56 | Phone devices including smartphones | $136,136,000 | -4.6% | SP |
| 57 | Packaged insecticides, herbicides | $130,081,000 | -5.2% | SP |
| 58 | Cheese, curd | $127,775,000 | +27.6% | CP |
| 59 | Sausages, similar goods | $120,715,000 | +21.6% | CP |
| 60 | Electric water heaters, hair dryers | $117,254,000 | +3.1% | SY |
| 61 | Pasta, couscous | $115,373,000 | +33.6% | CP |
| 62 | Unrecorded sound media | $114,678,000 | +38.9% | SP |
| 63 | Paints, varnishes | $113,582,000 | -5.3% | SP |
| 64 | Cigars/cigarellos, cigarettes | $110,227,000 | +10.6% | CP |
| 65 | Pipe/chewing/snuff tobaccos | $109,446,000 | -15.7% | CP |
| 66 | Electrical converters/power units | $108,256,000 | +50.2% | SP |
| 67 | Red meat offal | $107,707,000 | +96.1% | CP |
| 68 | Jewelry | $101,519,000 | -0.3% | SY |
| 69 | Moluscs | $99,488,000 | -10.7% | CP |
| 70 | Cars | $97,732,000 | -52.7% | SP |
| 71 | Fuel wood, wood chips, sawdust | $95,979,000 | -34.8% | CP |
| 72 | Other meats (prepared/preserved) | $93,539,000 | +40.8% | CP |
| 73 | Sunflower seeds | $92,810,000 | -25.6% | CP |
| 74 | Buttermilk, yogurt | $89,672,000 | +6.4% | CP |
| 75 | Alcohol (including spirits, liqueurs) | $82,636,000 | -2.2% | CP |
| 76 | Lower-voltage switches, fuses | $79,722,000 | +8.9% | SP |
| 77 | Sports equipment | $74,318,000 | +165.2% | SP |
| 78 | Fish, caviar (preserved/prepared) | $72,855,000 | +54.5% | CP |
| 79 | Electric motors, not generating sets | $72,521,000 | -17.2% | SY |
| 80 | Other printed pictures, photos | $72,505,000 | -46% | SY |
| 81 | Soap, organic surface-active goods | $70,284,000 | -10% | SP |
| 82 | Shaving preparations, deodorants | $66,807,000 | +12.1% | SP |
| 83 | Trucks | $66,552,000 | -36.2% | SP |
| 84 | Tissues, napkins, toilet paper | $66,159,000 | +3.5% | CP |
| 85 | Malt beer | $65,400,000 | -8.1% | CP |
| 86 | Concentrated/sweetened milk | $60,993,000 | +24.4% | CP |
| 87 | Seats (not barber/dentist chairs) | $59,228,000 | -14.4% | SP |
| 88 | Paper containers, cellulose wadding | $56,855,000 | -26.5% | SP |
| 89 | Printed books, brochures | $56,120,000 | +38.7% | SP |
| 90 | Screws, bolts, washers, hooks, pins | $52,245,000 | +3.6% | SP |
| 91 | Miscellaneous wooden articles | $50,550,000 | -7.5% | SP |
| 92 | Prefabricated buildings | $48,070,000 | -17.1% | SY |
| 93 | Tea (including flavored) | $47,958,000 | -3.6% | CP |
| 94 | Hand-drawn paintings, drawings | $47,504,000 | +130.6% | SY |
| 95 | Fruit and vegetable juices | $47,446,000 | +24.5% | CP |
| 96 | Vulcanized rubber items | $45,864,000 | -3.4% | SP |
| 97 | Miscellaneous toys | $45,645,000 | +2.5% | SP |
| 98 | Miscellaneous aluminum items | $45,625,000 | +15.5% | SP |
| 99 | Plastic tile or roll coverings | $45,456,000 | +7.2% | SP |
| 100 | Tractors | $42,955,000 | +9.8% | SP |
Durable consumer products (D) are goods like cars, refrigerators and furniture that last a relatively long time. Consumers can put durable products to use again and again.
Non-durable consumer products (ND) are goods that are not re-used once consumed. Alcoholic beverages and bananas are examples of non-durable goods.
Based on the product types identified in the above table, 47 of Russia’s 100 highest-value consumer exported products are durable while the remaining 53 are classified as non-durable.
You can also peruse the greatest increases or decreases in product values from 2023 to 2024. To do so, click on the heading of the fourth column.
Fastest-Growing Russian Consumer Exports
Listed below are the top 10 consumer products shipped by Russia that benefited from the highest percentage increases in global sales from 2023 to 2024.
- Special garments including sports clothing: Up 9,333% (US$221.9 million)
- Linens: Up 2,946% ($254.5 million)
- Sports equipment: Up 165.2% ($74.3 million)
- Miscellaneous plastic items: Up 130.8% ($256.9 million)
- Hand-drawn paintings, drawings: Up 130.6% ($47.5 million)
- Red meat offal: Up 96.1% ($107.7 million)
- Sugar (cane or beet): Up 90% ($773 million)
- Fish, caviar (preserved/prepared): Up 54.5% ($72.9 million)
- Electrical converters/power units: Up 50.2% ($108.3 million)
- Insulated wire/cable: Up 50.1% ($377.3 million)
Five of the above items are durable shopping products that consumers use repeatedly over time and generally take longer to make a buying decision. These specialty items were speciality garments including sports clothing, linens, sports equipment, electrical converters or power units, and insulated wire or cable.
In contrast, the remaining 5 of these exports are convenience products that are consumed at once with no re-use.
Severest-Declining Russian Consumer Exports
Among the top 100 Russian exports, Russia’s spending on the following 10 items resulted in the biggest percentage declines from 2023 to 2024.
- Diamonds (unmounted/unset): Down -54.2% (US$1.74 billion)
- Cars: Down -52.7% ($97.7 million)
- Soya beans: Down -52% ($357.7 million)
- Corn: Down -51.3% ($584.3 million)
- Miscellaneous printed pictures, photos: Down -46% ($72.5 million)
- Trucks: Down -36.2% ($66.6 million)
- Fuel wood, wood chips, sawdust: Down -34.8% ($96 million)
- Coal, solid fuels made from coal: Down -28.3% ($22.8 million)
- Paper containers, cellulose wadding: Down -26.5% ($56.9 million)
- Sunflower seeds: Down -25.6% ($92.8 million)
Five among the above Russian export goods making the list of year-over-year losers are also convenience products that are used one time only. These are soya beans, corn, fuel wood-related goods, coal and sunflower seeds.
Two of the remaining decliners are speciality products (unmounted and unset diamonds, and miscellaneous printed pictures or photos). The other 3 are shopping products led by trucks and paper containers or cellulose wadding.
Key Customers for Russian Exports by Country
This analysis reveals competitive buyers that provide major demand for Russia’s top 5 consumer export products.
The biggest Russian imported consumer product by value is petroleum gases. Russia’s 4 other leading consumer exports are refined petroleum oils, coal, gold and fertilizer mixes.
Here are the main international customers for
Russia’s exported petroleum gases: Japan (19.8% of total), mainland China (15.8%), France (10.2%), Poland (7.4%), Spain (6.7%), South Korea (6.2%), United Kingdom (5.5%), Netherlands (4.6%), Belgium (4.5%), and Ukraine (4.4%).
Russia’s exported refined petroleum oils: Netherlands (20.9% of total), United States (7.5%), mainland China (5.6%), Türkiye (5.4%), South Korea (4.4%), Germany (3.4%), France (3.2%), Malta (also 3.2%), Belgium (3.1%), and Greece (3%).
Russia’s exported coal and related products: mainland China (22.1% of total), Japan (12.2%), South Korea (9.8%), Ukraine (6.8%), Netherlands (6.3%), Taiwan (5.8%), Türkiye (4.9%), Poland (3.2%), Germany (3.1%), and India (2.8%).
Russia’s exported gold: United Kingdom (88.7% of total), Switzerland (2.4%), Kazakhstan (2.1%), India (1.8%), Germany (also 1.8%), Belarus (1.2%), Türkiye (0.7%), Hong Kong (0.5%), United Arab Emirates (0.4%), and Armenia (0.3%).
Russia’s exported fertilizer mixes: Brazil (28.5% of total), Estonia (7.7%), India (6.8%), Hong Kong (4.1%), Mexico (3.8%), Romania (3.7%), Poland (3.4%), mainland China (also 3.4%), Finland (2.4%), and Ireland (2.3%).
Based on the above lists, Russia appears to have a diversified portfolio of number one customers given that each of Russia’s 5 most valuable consumer products are different.
See also Russia’s Top 10 Imports, Russia’s Top 10 Exports, Top Russian Trade Balances and Russia’s Top 10 Major Export Companies
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