Rosselkhoznadzor has been working to expand the sales markets for Russian grain and to remove barriers and restrictions. The volume of grain exports to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia has increased significantly, as well as exports to Eurasian Economic Union countries and new markets such as Suriname and several countries in Europe and North America. Efforts are also being made to meet phytosanitary requirements for exports to China in order to increase grain shipments to that market.