In 2024, extreme weather conditions led to a significant reduction in Russia's grain harvest, causing a decline in its export revenues. The country saw a decrease in wheat, barley, and corn exports by 9.5%, 25%, and 6.8% respectively in the first three months of the 2024–2025 agricultural year compared to the previous year. The total grain shipment volume also decreased by 11.4%. Egypt and Algeria emerged as the largest buyers of Russian wheat, while shipments to Brazil, Bangladesh, and some other countries have significantly reduced. The number of ports through which grain and leguminous crops are shipped has also decreased, along with the number of companies exporting wheat. This is due to logistical challenges and high internal competition, particularly among small players that lack their own logistics facilities and elevators.