Three global trading companies, Cargill, Viterra, and Louis Dreyfus, have withdrawn from the Russian grain market by July 1, 2024, following the suspension of exports due to Western sanctions. In the 2022/23 season, they collectively exported over 13% of Russia's grain, with Viterra Rus leading the subsidiaries and maintaining independence. While their departure may slightly affect competition among grain buyers, it is not expected to significantly impact the supply of Russian grain to international markets. The exit, however, may diminish competition among agricultural sales, particularly in regions where these companies offered favorable terms to farmers. The article also ponders the potential consequences of replacing the departing companies' management teams with state-owned entities and suggests that retaining the current teams could help maintain market competitiveness.