Iran retains lead in purchases of Russian grain - ProZerno

MOSCOW. Oct 28 (Interfax) - Iran has retained its lead in purchases of Russian grain since the start of the 2026-2027 agricultural season (from July 1, 2026) through the elapsed period of October, the company ProZerno said.

According to preliminary data, 1.895 million tonnes were shipped to that country. Iran's lead is maintained thanks to significant purchases of Russian barley and corn, experts said.

The main buyers of Russian grain and leguminous crops also include Egypt at 1.57 million 569.9 tonnes, Azerbaijan with 572,200 tonnes, Nigeria at 506,900 tonnes and Latvia at 479,800 tonnes.

According to the company's estimate, since the start of the season exports of this product totaled 11.57 million tonnes, including 8.62 million tonnes of wheat.

Shipments declined 31% in July-September 2026 to 9.6 million tonnes, from 14 million tonnes a year earlier.