Russia's manufacturing sector shows signs of life . Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 50.3 in June 2026 from 48.8 in May. Not a huge jump,but enough to suggest business conditions are on the mend.
Manufacturers report production on rise,fastest growth since early 2025. New orders showed some recovery in June,but export demand kept dropping sharply . Ongoing logistical issues,supply chain disruptions — worsened by Middle East conflict — stretched delivery times to longest since January 2026.
Domestic sales lift industry despite weak exports . Raw material purchases held steady from last month,building up input inventories to highest since February 2023. PMI over 50 means expansion,below signals contraction . Russia's manufacturing remains on edge...






