Russia plans to increase grain export quotas in 2026

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation is considering the possibility of gradually increasing the export quota for grain crops in 2026. This was announced by the director of the department for regulating agricultural market complexes, Alexander Malov, during the exhibition “Golden Autumn.”

This is reported by AgroReview

Plans for changes in export policy

According to Alexander Malov, the increase in the quota is related to the projected high harvest, which will allow for more grain to be exported compared to the current year. In 2025, the export quota for wheat was 10.6 million tons, while for barley and corn, there was a zero quota. The quotas are in effect from February 15 to June 30, accompanied by a floating export duty, the amount of which is determined by the situation in global markets.

Quota mechanism and export indicators

The system for limiting grain exports was implemented by Russia back in 2021. This approach, as explained by the agency, aims to “balance the domestic market” of the country.

The grain export limitation mechanism was introduced by Russia back in 2021, explaining the need to “balance the domestic market.”

In the past season (July 2024 – June 2025), Russia exported about 53 million tons of grain, including 44 million tons of wheat. Thus, it is expected that in 2026, the country will be able to strengthen its position in the global grain market due to the increase in export quotas.