Currently, the seed self-sufficiency rate has reached approximately 70%. There is every reason to believe that it will continue to grow in the future.
The government has established a new procedure for exporting sugar from the country, which is to be in effect until 2031.
Europe plans to significantly complicate the import of Russian fertilizers by raising tariffs and imposing additional sanctions.
In 2026, a law on mandatory flour labeling is expected to be passed in Russia. However, experts believe this is unlikely to impact prices.
A good grain harvest in most exporting countries this season is creating problems for Russian grain supplies to the global market.
According to the latest data, the total volume of phosphorus and phosphorus-based fertilizers purchased by EU countries from Russia exceeded €900 million in 2025.
According to some experts, the current profitability of the flour milling business in Russia is less than 2%, which poses a significant problem for the industry.
Despite the fact that a grain export quota has come into effect in Russia, experts doubt that this mechanism will fulfill its intended purpose.
Despite the high grain harvest achieved last year, Russia risks facing export difficulties, experts note.
According to the latest data, the volume of agricultural exports from Russia in 2025 decreased by 4%, while imports, conversely, increased by 15%.









