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Russia’s grain exports rose 18% by volume through mid-October
Russia increased grain exports by 18% by volume from the start of 2026 through mid-October, according to Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut.
The increase was measured against the period since the beginning of the year, though no comparison period was specified.
Export value also rose by 15% over that time.
Lut said the growth came despite external challenges, without describing them.
Egypt, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Sudan were the top buyers of Russian grain.
Grain exports are a significant part of Russia’s trade with these countries.
The figures cover exports through mid-October; no further plans or next steps were given.
Russia increased grain exports by 18% in physical terms from the start of 2026 through mid-October, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said.
Export value rose by 15% over the same period.
Lut said the figures in an interview with Expert magazine.
The top buyers of Russian grain are Egypt, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Sudan.
- Who
- Russia, according to Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut.
- What
- Grain exports rose by 18% in physical terms and 15% in value terms.
- When
- From the start of 2026 through mid-October.
- Where
- Russia.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Volume growth
- 18%
- Value growth
- 15%
- Period
- From the start of 2026 through mid-October
- Top buyers
- Egypt, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Sudan
What people are saying
Despite the external challenges, exports increased since the year start by 15% in cash and by 18% in metric tons