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Light Industry of Russia

The light industry is a part of a cluster of sectors that manufacture consumer goods.
The industry produces above 40% of all non-foods in the group.
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To date, the industry embraces 20,000 businesses and has 292,000 employees.
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The light industry holds 1.04% of the total market share.
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Russia ranks 2nd in the global ranking of the fastest growing apparel markets (with GAGR of 9.9%).
The light industry production can be divided into four main groups:
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TEXTILE
Production of yarn, threads and fabrics by processing plant, animal, artificial and synthetic fibers (flax, hemp, silk, wool, synthetic fibers, viscose, cellulose, nonwovens)
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LEATHER FUR SHOES
Production of natural and artificial leather, fur, sheepskin, as well as production of leather goods (footwear, fur products, accessories)
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GARMENTS
Production of garments (clothing, underwear, textile accessories, home textiles and interior items, designer collections)
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INNOVATIONS
Production of high-tech innovative materials and products therefrom (workwear, personal protective equipment, geotextiles for roadworks and construction, smart clothes)

In January-May 2022, the shipments of domestically manufactured light industry goods amounted to RUB 427.5 billion or 120.2% of the shipments, year-on-year.
This includes:
- RUB 217.7 billion (+17.2%): from production of textiles;
- RUB 153.3 billion (+27.4%) : from apparel production;
- RUB 56.4 billion (+13.6%) : from production of leather and leather items.
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Manufacturing distribution in 2022:
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51%of the market comes from production of textiles
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36%of the market comes from production of apparel;
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13%of the market comes from production of leather and leather items