African Countries Expect to Increase Grain Purchases From Russia
African Countries Expect to Increase Grain Purchases From Russia
As Africa’s grain consumption outpaces its production, the continent is increasingly looking to Russia to meet rising demand. In 2024, African countries imported approximately 71 million tonnes of grain, with a growing share coming from Russia.
Gerald Masila, Executive Director of the Eastern African Grain Council, emphasized at the All-Russian Grain Forum that long-term trade, fertilizer supplies, tech assistance, and port modernization could deepen cooperation.
Currently, Russian wheat supplies one-third of Africa’s grain market, reaching 40 countries. Exports have surged by a third over six seasons, with notable growth in Algeria, Kenya, and Tunisia.
The Black Sea corridor and strategic partnerships could further strengthen this vital trade link, Masila added in an interview with Russian media.
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