Number of loss-making Russian business sectors nearly quadruples as profits fall 16%
The number of loss-making sectors and business categories in Russia nearly quadrupled in the first seven months of 2026, while companies' combined financial result fell almost 16%, according to official data from Russia's state statistics agency Rosstat.
The number of loss-making sectors in Russia has nearly quadrupled in the first seven months of 2026, with the combined financial result falling 16% compared to the same period in 2025, according to official data from Russia's state statistics agency, Rosstat. Out of the 42,900 organizations covered by Rosstat, 21,500 companies reported losses, an increase of 25.6% year over year, while 42,900 organizations generated profits, down 5.3% from the previous year.
The share of loss-making companies rose by 2.8 percentage points to 33.4%, from 30.6% a year earlier. High borrowing costs, a slowdown in fixed-capital investment, higher wage, fuel, and transportation costs, a VAT increase, weak consumer demand, a strong ruble, and higher deposit rates are all contributing to the financial struggles of Russian businesses.
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