"Exports of goods and services amounted to $4.2 billion [in 2025]. As for commodity groups, the largest increase in exports was achieved for petroleum products, agricultural and food products, cellulose, and mineral fertilizers. Exports to Kazakhstan surged by 23%, while to China – by 72.8%," Kseniya Pantyukhova stressed.Last year, exports of services exceeded $400 million with a growth rate of over 120%. "The sector holds significant untapped potential for economic growth. Tourism’s powerful multiplier effect will boost related industries, driving commercialization and increasing the region’s contribution to the gross regional product," Kseniya Pantyukhova said.