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**Headline:** Increase in Industrial Product Inventory Over the Past Five Years in Russia Revealed by Analysis
**Subhead:** The analysis, conducted by Pozirky and based on data from the National Statistical Committee, shows a significant increase in industrial product inventory in Russia over the past five years.
**Body:**
Over the past five years, the volume of industrial product inventory in Russia has more than doubled, according to an analysis conducted by Pozirky. The analysis, which focused on specific regional changes, reveals that the industrial sector has seen a notable increase in inventory levels.
The analysis did not discuss the volume of industrial product inventory in comparison to previous years, but it did report that the inventory levels in the first half of 2020 were 5 billion 523 million 752 thousand rubles. In the first half of 2025, the volume of industrial product inventory stood at 11 billion 593 million 417 thousand rubles.
The increase in the ratio of inventories to the average monthly volume of production was also reported, with a rise from 78.1% to 83.7%. This suggests that companies are holding more inventory relative to their production levels.
While the analysis did not provide information about the growth rate of industrial production during this period, it did report that overall national industrial production, as of January-June 2025, still showed a slight increase of 0.3%.
Regional variations were also observed in the analysis. Industrial production increased in several regions, including the Minsk region (4.2%), Brest and Minsk (1.6%), and Mogilev (0.8%). However, production decreased in three regions: Vitebsk (-2.8%), Gomel (-3.1%), and Grodno (-0.5%).
The analysis did not discuss the reasons behind these regional variations, but it's worth noting that the agricultural sector, particularly barley production, has faced challenges in recent years. The 2024/25 barley harvest was estimated at 16.3 million tons, a decade low, due to export restrictions and environmental factors.
The analysis did not cover the entire country, as it focused on specific regional changes. For a more comprehensive understanding of the national picture, further research and analysis would be required.
- The increase in industrial product inventory over the past five years has been accompanied by a growth in the finance sector, as companies have accumulated larger inventory levels.
- The continuous rise in industrial product inventory, as reported by the analysis, may demonstrate a shift in finance priorities towards investment in inventory management in the Russian industry.
