Since the beginning of 2016/2017 MY, and as of August 3, the volume of grain exports from Russia totaled 2.192 million tons, down by 4.4% YoY, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation declared on August 8, referring to data of the Federal Customs Service of Russia.
According to the announcement, the wheat volumes formed 1.68 million tons from the reporting export volumes, barley – 465 thousand tons, corn – 25 thousand tons, and other grains – 22 thousand tons. (APK-Inform/Business World Magazine)