Putin Has Expressed His Willingness to Expand the Geographical Distribution of Agricultural Supplies to Africa.
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Russia is ready to further expand the geographical distribution of agricultural supplies to the African continent, stated President Vladimir Putin at Russia's Economic and Humanitarian Forum – Africa. "Ready to further expand the geography of agricultural supplies," conveys the words of Putin TASS. The President noted that Russia is one of the most reliable guarantors of food security in Africa. According to him, Russian fertilizers and grains h…
The Russian Federation exported 13 million tons of grain to African countries in nine months of 2026. "In 2025, we sent more than 18 million tons of grain and 13 million tons in the first nine months of this year to Africa," reported to journalists the Assistant President Yuri Ushakov of the Russian Federation in the run-up to the Russia-Africa Forum.
In the first nine months of 2026, Russia sent 13 million tons of agricultural products to African countries, while increasing food purchases from the continent. The value of countershipments reached about $4 billion. Such indicators were announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the plenary session of the Russia Forum
African countries are increasing food imports but are also seeking to develop their own agriculture. Experts estimate that by 2035, wheat and rice could grow by 30 to 40 per cent. Import opportunities for fertilizers, seeds, technology and agro-technology are opening up, and the sustainability of the partnership will depend on logistics, local production and the ability to build long-term trade linkages.
Russia delivered more than 18 million tons of grain to the African market in 2025, 13 million tons in nine months this year, as announced by the Assistant President of the United States on 26 October 2006, Prim.
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