Russia Plans to Export 60 Million Tons of Grain in the 2025/26 Season
Russia plans to export 60 million tons of grain in the 2025/26 season, maintaining its leading global wheat exporter status.
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Russia plans to export 60 million tons of grain in the 2025/26 season, maintaining its leading global wheat exporter status.
Russia and Saudi Arabia discussed agricultural trade at SPIEF, focusing on exports of grain, meat, and oil products, as well as date imports, with Saudi Arabia inviting Russia to join the International Dates Council.
Russia's agricultural trade with SCO countries grew 17% in 2025, with exports up 12.5% and fertilizer trade rising nearly a third, alongside discussions on market access, logistics, and scientific partnerships.
Russia and Egypt saw over 15% growth in agricultural trade in early 2026, with talks focusing on boosting grain, fertilizer exports, and exploring new areas like exchange trading and joint projects.
The Ministry of Agriculture allocated 5 billion rubles to support the Rostov Region's agro-industrial complex, highlighting its role as a leading food exporter and major grain producer, with spring sowing underway and growth in food production.
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture reported on 2025 results, highlighting increased agricultural production, record harvests, and full domestic food supply, with exports tripling over the decade and technological independence reaching 57.8%.
Russia-Belarus agricultural trade rose nearly 25% in Q1 2026, following a one-third increase in 2025, with key exports including pork, sunflower oil, and dairy products.