Russia: Wheat exports up 27% in November

From November 1 to 20, Russia exported almost 3.2 million tons of wheat, which is 27% more than in the same period a year earlier, Interfax writes, citing monitoring by the Russian Grain Union (RGU). At the same time, barley exports amounted to 177 thousand tons against 383 thousand tons a year earlier, corn - 97 thousand tons against 443 thousand tons. In general, exports of the main types of grain reached 3.4 million tons, which is 3.8% more than a year ago. According to Elena Tyurina, director of the analytical department of the union, shipments to Egypt in the first 20 days of November increased by 3.3 times - from 166 thousand tons a year ago to 549 thousand tons, thanks to previously won tenders for deliveries. Exports to Morocco increased from 119 thousand tons to 222 thousand tons: the country plans to increase wheat imports and the main focus will be on purchases in Russia. "African countries, which previously purchased wheat mainly from EU countries, see that supplies of ...