Lute: Russia expects to maintain first place in the world in wheat exports

Published May 12, 2025

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Russia is planning to export over 54 million tons of grain, maintaining its position as the world leader in wheat exports. The success of these exports depends on the harvest outcomes. The country is also working on increasing cooperation with China, with expectations to receive approval for the supply of various Russian agricultural products. Beyond wheat, China has recently allowed the import of Russian semolina and rye flour. The economic significance of these exports and the growing popularity of Russian products in China are highlighted.

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Over the course of the year, it is planned to export more than a record 54 million tons of this grain Based on the results of the current season, Russia expects to retain first place in the world in wheat exports and export over 54 million tons of this grain over the year, said the head of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture Oksana Lut. She clarified that “everything will depend on the harvest, which we will learn about a little later, after the end of the season.” “We certainly have prospects; we must export a lot by 2030,” the minister added. Recall that in February, the department reported that in the 2023/24 season, 72 million tons of grain were delivered to foreign markets from our country, including 54 million tons of wheat — a record for the entire history of Russia. Cooperation with China remains important for the Russian agro-industrial complex. According to Lut, about 30 documents on the admission of Russian agricultural products to the market of this country are at ...

Source: Specagro