Russia ranks third in food exports, according to Oksana Lut, the country's Ministry of Agriculture. Russian farmers have purchased over 5 million tons of fertilizers, nearly covering their needs. The Ministry is contemplating the cultivation of bananas, inspired by a neighboring republic's example. Despite stable wheat prices domestically, export prices are lower than competitors'. Russian exports to Saudi Arabia have surpassed $1 billion, with noticeable increases in exports of three specific goods.