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Harvest of War: Russia’s Grain Export Boom Faces a Test

Oleg Loginov on how the war is undermining Russia’s position in the global grain market

  • Russia remains a dominant force in global grain exports, comparable to oil in economic importance.
  • Grain exports surged to 70 million tonnes in 2023, despite the war in Ukraine.
  • State-linked companies control the majority of grain shipments, with Grain Gates leading in 2026.

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