From the start of the current agricultural season to April 2024, Russia has set a record in barley and wheat exports to China, according to the Rusagrotrans analytical center. Barley exports to China reached a historic high of 755 thousand tons, compared to previous highs of 135 thousand tons, making China the third largest importer of Russian barley behind Saudi Arabia and Iran. Wheat exports to China also hit a record of 220 thousand tons. While corn exports to China saw a decrease, significant volumes of niche grain crops like oats and buckwheat were also imported by China from Russia.