Russia suspends floating export duties on wheat, barley and corn through end-2026
On Sept. 19, 2026 the Russian government adopted a resolution suspending floating export duties on wheat, barley and corn and fixing sunflower oil/meal duties through Dec. 31, 2026; the measure applies to legal relations from Sept. 1, 2026 and runs until end-2026.
The desk brief
On Sept. 19, 2026 the Russian government adopted a resolution suspending floating export duties on wheat, barley and corn and fixing sunflower oil/meal duties through Dec. 31, 2026; the measure applies to legal relations from Sept. 1, 2026 and runs until end-2026.
Lower Russian export duties increase potential global grain supply and could reduce import costs for grain-dependent African sovereigns and corporates. This may ease short-end FX and fiscal stress for importers by lowering immediate food import bills and working-capital needs, potentially reducing near-term rollover pressure; actual pass-through depends on logistics, contracts and local subsidy policies.
Monitor Russian legal portal for any reversals or extensions and track export-contract registrations on the Moscow Exchange through year-end 2026.
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- Russian govt adopts resolution reducing export duties on grain to zero until end of 2026interfax.com (opens in a new tab)
- Russia zeroes out grain export tariffs through late 2026thestar.com.mySource published (opens in a new tab)
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