Russia has banned the export of durum wheat

Russia is imposing a temporary restriction on durum wheat exports from the country, the Russian government announced. The decision aims to ensure food security and will help to maintain a stable price situation for durum wheat products in the domestic market. The temporary restriction takes effect from the time of publication of the Government Order on 11.12.2023 and will be in effect until 31 May 2024. FAO with more optimistic forecast for global cereal production in 2023/24. At the same time, the document provides for a number of exceptions in which the export ban will not apply. Among them are the export of durum wheat for international humanitarian aid and within the framework of international intergovernmental agreements, its export from the territory of Russia to Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and ...