In 2025, Russian industrial enterprises increased their software spending by 18.5% year-on-year, reaching a record high of 144.6 ₽ billion. Data from Industry Soft Solutions indicates that the average expenditure per enterprise rose by 16% to 7.8 ₽ million.
The printing industry saw the most significant growth in software investment, increasing nearly sixfold. Other sectors with substantial growth include coal mining, furniture manufacturing, and mineral extraction, which saw spending double or more. Domestic software accounted for 87% of license purchases in 2025, up from 80% in 2024.
Saint Petersburg led all regions in total software spending at 45 ₽ billion, followed by Moscow with 35.6 ₽ billion. The largest absolute growth in spending was recorded in Saint Petersburg, where expenditures rose by 9.1 ₽ billion, driven primarily by the coke and petroleum products manufacturing sector.
The structure of software spending remains consistent: approximately 40% is allocated to license acquisitions, while 30% is spent on third-party development and another 30% on internal development and adaptation. Sales of domestic software licenses in monetary terms grew by approximately 10% over the year.
