China is concerned about a possible ban on the export of rapeseed from Russia in 2023

Chinese business is concerned about the prospects for rapeseed supplies from Russia. They fear that the ban on the export of this agricultural crop will be extended after February 28, 2023. As a source in the oilseeds market told Interfax, this follows from a letter from the consortium for the import and processing of agricultural products (Manchuria) to the Siberian Grain Consortium association. According to him, Chinese businessmen are asking Russian colleagues to make every effort to preserve the possibility of exporting rapeseed to China through the Zabaikalsk-Manchuria international border crossing. This is necessary to maintain mutually beneficial relations between the Chinese and Russian sides and promote China's food security, the document says. In September, the Russian government banned the export of rapeseed until February 28, 2023, with the exception of deliveries through the Zabaikalsk checkpoint, the press service of the Cabinet reported. “The government has decided ...