Russian Agricultural Exports to Africa Surge 40% in First Half of 2026: Agroexport
Russian Agricultural Exports to Africa Surge 40% in First Half of 2026: Agroexport
Russia supplied over 11 million tonnes of agricultural products to the continent, worth approximately $2.9 billion, Russia's Center for Agricultural Export Development reported.
Top exports by volume:
Wheat: ~10.2 million tonnes
Barley: ~234,000 tonnes
Soybean oil: over 158,000 tonnes
Sunflower seed cake and meal: over 95,000 tonnes
Sugar beet pulp: over 64,000 tonnes
Top buyers:
Egypt led with 4.9 million tonnes, accounting for 44% of total volume;
Sudan ranked second with an 11% share;
Kenya was the third-largest buyer, with a 10% share.
In total, Russia exported agricultural products to over 40 African countries in 2026, Agroexport noted.
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