40% growth in Russian food exports to Africa

11 million tons — export of agricultural products from Russia to African countries in the first half of 2026. The growth in annual terms was 40%, — says the Agroexport center

35% increase in shipments in monetary terms, reaching $2.9 billion

 

Top 3 food exports to Africa (thousand tons):

 

10,200 — Wheat

 

234 — Barley

 

158 — Soybean oil

 

Egypt is the main African importer of Russian agricultural products, accounting for 44% of all shipments.

 

CRYSTAL OF GROWTH previously cited a statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry that returning to Africa is the result of Russia’s awareness of its special place on the world stage, and also informed that, according to Corriere della Sera, the development of agriculture has become a secret triumph for Russia.