Russia's grain exports have seen a significant increase this season, with over 60 million tons exported, which is a 10 million ton increase from the previous year. The exports have been diversified to include wheat, barley, and corn, and the traditional Middle Eastern and North African markets have been expanded to include Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. The departure of global grain traders from the Russian market last year has provided opportunities for domestic companies, leading to updated grain export records. The Ministry of Agriculture also plans to increase the base price of wheat from 17,000 rubles to 18,000 rubles per ton.