Methodical Approach to Assessing the Diversification Activity of a Region's Export Activity

The article offers a methodological approach to assessing the diversification activity of export activities at the regional level of the Russian Federation. An integral index is proposed that takes into account the diversification indicators reflecting the dynamics of export activity in a particular region. The assessment of diversification activity based on this index makes it possible to classify regions by the level of their export potential, identify risks and opportunities for further development of foreign trade. The application of the proposed methodology on the example of the regions of the Ural Federal District demonstrated the possibility of identifying sustainable trends in the diversification of export flows and identifying priority areas of state and regional policy in the field of foreign trade. The results of the study can serve as a basis for the development of scientifically sound recommendations for improving the export strategy at the regional level.