Republican enterprises have the opportunity to compete for the title of the best exporter of the year. The award covers both large companies and representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individual entrepreneurs who demonstrate outstanding results in the export of non-primary goods, works, services and intellectual property.
The competition will be held in two stages. In July 2025, the winners will be determined at the level of the Volga Federal District, then, from among the leaders of the district stage, in the period from September to October 2025, the winners and prize-winners of the federal level will be selected.
The award ceremony for the winners of the federal stage will take place in Moscow at the International Export Forum "Made in Russia". Top officials of the Russian Government are expected to participate.
The winners will be determined in the following categories:
The best exporter in the field of industry The
best exporter in the field of mechanical engineering The
leader in the export of basic products of the agro-industrial complex The
best exporter of finished products (highly processed)
The leader in the field of export services, the
best trader,
New geography (only for large companies)
Breakthrough of the Year (only for small and medium-sized businesses)
Responsible Exporter (ESG principles)
Best Female Exporter
Best Young Entrepreneur Exporter (only for small and medium-sized businesses)
The best exporter in the field of online commerce (only for small and medium-sized businesses)
To participate, you must:
Prepare a package of documents (a copy of the INN, for small and medium–sized businesses - information from the register of SMEs).
Register on the website of the Russian Export Center and create a personal account.
Apply by filling out an online application form.
Organizations and individual entrepreneurs who meet the established requirements are allowed to participate no later than 30 days before submitting an application for the district stage.
The "Exporter of the Year" Award was established by the Government of the Russian Federation and is part of the national project "International Cooperation and Export".