Small Business and Non-Oil Exports

Abstract

The article presents the results of the study of the dynamics, commodity and geographical structure of exports of the Kemerovo region in the light of all-Russian comparisons over the past five years. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the commodity structure of non-commodity exports as a factor of qualitative improvement of the export structure and strengthening the position of the region in foreign markets. The characteristics of the non-oil export of the Kuzbass in comparison with other subjects of the Siberian Federal district. The analysis of problems, risks and factors hindering the dynamic growth of non-oil exports of Kuzbass by small and medium-sized enterprises in the context of increasing business migration to other regions of Russia. The findings suggest that the dynamics of non-oil exports of Kuzbass not only repeats the all-Russian growth trend, but also overtakes some groups of goods, while maintaining the raw orientation. Small business when entering foreign markets of non-raw materials products is experiencing significant problems and needs support.