Russian Grain Markets: 5 - 9 December 2022 Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia is revamping its positions on grains and oilseeds markets thanks to a record crop, high demand for wheat, and other agricultural commodities. Sanctions, increased insurance, and war risks have had little effect so far on the dynamics of exports. Russia may set a new world record on the wheat export market becoming the unprecedented leader with a potential of 43.5 MMT. Exports for all grains from Russia may reach 55 MMT (excluding flour) which will be a domestic record. Sanctions slowed down export dynamics and during July-September logistics issues kept exports low. However, in October Russia regained its weight on the global arena of...
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