According to Interfax, the Russian Center of Grain Quality Assurance has reported that wheat exports to 25 African nations from Krasnodar Region, one of the country’s main agricultural hubs, increased by 14.4% between January and September 2024, totaling 14.8 million tons.
The top five African importers of Russian wheat during the period have been: Egypt, 6.8 million tons; Algeria, 1.3 million tons; Kenya, 1.2 million tons; Libya, 1.0 million tons; and Sudan, 0.6 million tons. Shipments to Gambia, Djibouti, and Ethiopia also resumed this year, reflecting strong demand for Russian grain across the continent.
