Russia supplied only $2.5 million worth of wheat to China in the first half of 2025, which is 19 times less than in the same period of 2024 ($38.9 million). By contrast, corn exports grew 2.5 times (to 49.4 million dollars). Canada, Australia, and Kazakhstan remain the main suppliers of grain to China, while Russia ranks only 4th in wheat and 3rd in corn.
Russian wheat exports to China collapsed to $2.5 million in the first half of 2025, which is 15.6 times less than last year's figures, while corn supplies grew 2.5 times. Russian wheat now ranks only 4th among suppliers to China, behind Canada, Australia and Kazakhstan, while for corn the country moved up to the 3rd position.
Russia can only supply spring wheat, while winter varieties are more in demand. Canada and Australia dominate the market (in 2024 their supplies exceeded 1 billion dollars). There are logistical difficulties - sanctions restrictions may affect transportation.
Prospects for Russian grain in China: corn - continues to grow, Russia is among the top 3 suppliers. Our country is negotiating the admission of winter varieties, which may increase wheat exports, judging by the State Customs Administration of China.
Earlier wrote that the Novosibirsk region and the province of Shandong agreed to strengthen cooperation. In addition, exports of food products of Stavropol in 2025 increased by 9 percent.