economy
Moscow-Africa exports surge in early 2026
Trade between Moscow-based companies and Africa has expanded rapidly in 2026 as exports surged 52-fold year-on-year fueled by electronics, IT, and food shipments
TL;DR
- Moscow-based firms' exports to Africa surged 52-fold year-on-year in Q1 2026, reaching nearly 586 million rubles.
- This growth is part of a long-term strategy with targeted support programs for exporters since 2019.
- Algeria was the largest destination, accounting for 89% of exports, primarily food products.
- Nigeria received mainly IT, telecommunications, and computer-related goods and services.
- Electronics and electrical engineering constituted nearly 60% of total Moscow exports to Africa.
- Overall Russia-Africa trade reached $27.7 billion in 2025, with Moscow's finished goods exports to Africa up 37% in 2025.
- 81 Russian regions are engaged in cooperation with African countries, with Moscow and St. Petersburg being active.
- Russian wheat shipments to Sudan more than doubled, and trade with Ethiopia nearly tripled in 2025.