The winners and runners-up of the regional "Exporter of the Year" competition were awarded in Murmansk. Svetlana Panfilova, Deputy Governor of the Murmansk Region and Minister of Arctic Development and Economy of the Murmansk Region, participated in the ceremony.
The goal of the competition is to stimulate and develop export-oriented small and medium-sized businesses and recognize and reward the achievements and merits of local exporting companies.
On behalf of the government and the regional governor, Andrei Chibis, Svetlana Panfilova congratulated the winners and runners-up, noting their contribution to the region"s economy and their success in exporting. She also emphasized that entrepreneurs engaged in exporting currently face various challenges and are successfully addressing them by proposing new solutions.
During the event, Svetlana Panfilova presented diplomas and prizes to the winners and runners-up.
JSC Murmansk Package Factory took first place in the "Exporter of the Year in Industry" category. The company is an experienced exporter and a regular participant in international exhibitions. Deliveries are made to the Republics of Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Nord-West F.K. JSC won the "Exporter of the Year in Basic Agricultural Products" category. The company has established itself as a reliable partner and supplies high-quality products to the countries of the Customs Union, the EU, and the Asia-Pacific region.
The winners of the category were: MP-Group LLC (sea urchin and caviar production), and Prichal-L LLC (fish production).
Murman Fish LLC took first place in the "Exporter of the Year in Prepared Foods (High Limit)" category. The company produces a wide range of gourmet fish slices, frozen semi-finished products, and other high-quality products. Exports are made to the Republics of Belarus and Kazakhstan.
The winner of the category was Restartbio LLC (dietary supplement manufacturer).
Nord-Avia LLC took first place in the "Exporter of the Year in the Services Sector" category. The company is a tour operator providing excursions, transportation, and accommodation services in the region, actively cooperating with countries in Asia and the Middle East.
The winners of the nomination were Unimars Arctic LLC (logistics services) and Polar Star LLC (tourism services).
Belokamenka-Fish LLC took first place in the Trader of the Year category. The company specializes in the wholesale distribution of frozen fish and fillets. Since 2023, Belokamenka-Fish has been working with customers from Belarus and Kazakhstan.
RMM Bioinnovations LLC took first place in the Breakthrough of the Year category. The company produces collagen-containing products, which are supplied to the Republic of Belarus. Export permits to Brazil and China are currently being processed.
Individual entrepreneur Evgeny Valerievich Paikachev won first place in the "Best Exporter in E-Commerce" category. Evgeny Valerievich is an artist, designer, and inventor, and the founder of the YPEN exercise pen. His invention holds an international patent. Supplies are made to Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, and Georgia.
The winner in this category was Arctic Taste LLC (jam and tea producer).
This year, the "I Want to Export" category was introduced for the first time, with applications submitted by companies planning to enter international markets.
Lifex Foods LLC won first place in this category. The company provides a full cycle of harvesting, transporting, and supplying aquatic organisms and their processed products. Its products are certified for export to China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, and other countries.
The winners in this category are Resurs LLC (fish production), Nordkap-Mariculture LLC (aquaculture enterprise (trout farm)), and Loran LLC (sea transportation).
Small and medium-sized businesses in the Murmansk Region primarily export food products, including fisheries, and also provide services in tourism and logistics. Exporting countries include the EAEU member states (the leaders being Belarus and Kazakhstan), the Middle East, the Asia-Pacific region, and Europe.
"I am confident that we can achieve anything, and in 2026, we will experience new successes, new projects, new countries, and perhaps new solutions in our export activities," Svetlana Panfilova noted, addressing current and future exporters.
