Surge in Russian Wheat Exports to Africa in 2026
Russian grain exports to Africa surge – data
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Russian wheat exports to Africa have surged in early 2026, with Egypt increasing purchases by 19%, Sudan by 78%, and Kenya seeing a sixfold rise. Overall, Russia exported nearly 52 million tons of grain in 2025, with Africa driving significant growth in import volumes, particularly in wheat and vegetable oils.
- 01Russian wheat exports to Sudan more than doubled, reaching around 1.7 million tons in the 2025/26 season.
- 02Shipments to Cameroon increased to 137,000 tons worth $32 million in 2025, with wheat making up 99% of export revenues.
- 03Exports of soybean and rapeseed oil to North Africa rose by 54% year-on-year, totaling 220,000 tons.
- 04Moscow-based companies' exports to African nations surged 52-fold year-on-year in Q1 2026, reaching nearly $7.8 million.
- 05Algeria and Tunisia are among the largest buyers of Russian vegetable oils, with Tunisia's rapeseed oil imports increasing fivefold.
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In early 2026, Russian wheat exports to Africa have experienced a remarkable surge, driven primarily by increased demand from Egypt, Sudan, and Kenya. According to Agroexport, Egypt's wheat purchases rose by 19%, while Sudan's jumped by 78%, and Kenya's increased sixfold. In the 2025 calendar year, Russia exported nearly 52 million tons of grain and legumes, with wheat supplies alone increasing by 30% to 14 million tons compared to the previous year. Notably, exports to Cameroon reached 137,000 tons valued at $32 million, with wheat accounting for nearly all revenue. The expansion of Russian grain exports coincides with the strengthening of ties between Moscow and various African nations. In the first quarter of 2026, exports from Moscow-based companies to Africa surged 52-fold, totaling nearly $7.8 million. Additionally, demand for Russian soybean and rapeseed oil has grown significantly, with exports to North Africa rising 54% year-on-year, particularly benefiting Algeria and Tunisia.
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The surge in Russian grain exports to Africa, particularly wheat, could lead to more stable food supplies in the region, benefiting consumers and local economies.
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