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2026-05-25 17:43:35
[Russia's Grain Exports Plunge in May, Wheat Exports Shrink by Over 30% in a Single Month] ⑴ According to estimates by the Russian agricultural consulting firm Sovecon, the country's total exports of wheat, barley, and corn in May amounted to 3.1 million tons, a significant decrease from 4.55 million tons in April. ⑵ Of this, wheat exports are estimated at 2.8 million tons, down from 4 million tons in April; barley exports are estimated at 1 million tons, down from 2.5 million tons in April; and corn exports are estimated at 2 million tons, down from 3 million tons in April. ⑶ Looking at a longer timeframe, after peaking at around 5.4 million tons in September and October of last year, Russian grain exports have generally been declining, with May's 3.1 million tons representing a relatively low level for the year.
