Commodity & Trade Updates
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Russia expands agricultural sales across Africa as exports rise 35%
Russia increased its agricultural exports to Africa sharply in the first half of 2026, with wheat accounting for more than 90% of shipments to the continent.
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Syria achieves wheat self-sufficiency as harvest deliveries exceed 2.7 million tons
The improvement marks a sharp turnaround from the severe wheat crisis caused by drought in the previous agricultural season and could significantly reduce Syria’s dependence on imports.
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Senegal’s wheat imports approach 1M tonnes as milling capacity grows
Rising wheat use, lower import prices and new milling capacity are driving Senegal’s growing dependence on imported wheat, while regional flour trade adds to demand.
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Eastern Cape launches grain programme as harvest shows mixed results across South Africa
An R80 million government programme aims to help emerging grain farmers grow their businesses as farmers in other parts of South Africa report mixed harvest results.
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South Africa eyes China as record soybean harvest lifts export outlook
Record soybean production and lower food inflation give South Africa fresh export opportunities as the country works to expand agricultural trade with China.