Russia has begun exporting wheat to Togo, shipping the first batch of 27 thousand tonnes, according to the Russian Embassy in Benin and Togo.
The batch was tested and received a safety and quality certificate, as well as a phytosanitary certificate confirming compliance with Togolese requirements.
Russia increased its wheat imports to Africa by 35% in the first 10 months of 2024, according to the Russian embassy. Among the largest buyers are Egypt, Algeria, and Kenya.
Deliveries to Morocco increased by 6, to Nigeria by 3.7, and to Kenya by 1.4. Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, and Djibouti resumed their purchases of Russian wheat last year.