China Boosts Russian Wheat Imports 5.2x in 2026

In 2025, China imported wheat from Russia worth $13.8 million, whereas in 2024 the volume of shipments reached $87.3 million.

Consensus

China's imports of Russian wheat in January–September 2026 amounted to $19.6 million.
This represents a 5.2-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Russia remains the fifth-largest exporter of wheat to China.
China's imports of Russian barley in January–September 2026 increased more than twofold, reaching $134.5 million.
Russia is the fourth-largest exporter of barley to China.
China's imports of Russian corn in January–September 2026 rose by one-third to $103.3 million.
Russia is the third-largest exporter of corn to China.
In September 2026, China imported Russian wheat worth $2 million, barley worth $22.1 million, and corn worth $7.4 million.
The maximum monthly wheat import from Russia in 2026 occurred in January, at $5.3 million.
China's imports of Russian grain are limited to spring wheat and barley, with efforts underway to gain approval for winter wheat and barley exports.

In 2025, China imported Russian wheat for $13.8 million, down from $87.3 million in 2024. — fontanka
China imported Russian wheat for $13 million from January to July 2026, nearly matching the full 2025 volume of $13.8 million. — vedomosti
In 2025, Russia's exports of barley to China dropped to $111.2 million from $177.1 million in 2024. — interfax
In 2025, Russian corn exports to China rose to $107.6 million from $34.2 million in 2024. — interfax
Russia's wheat harvest in 2026 reached 95 million tons, 2 million tons more than in 2025. — vedomosti
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture prepared a draft order setting minimum grain purchase prices for state interventions, with spring wheat 3rd grade at 11,100 RUB/ton without VAT. — vedomosti
In August 2026, China's imports of Russian corn were $9.1 million, higher than in September. — interfax
In August 2026, Russia's exports of wheat to China reached $4.6 million. — fontanka
In August 2026, Russian corn exports to China were $9.1 million. — interfax
In August 2026, Chinese imports of Russian barley reached $15.7 million. — fontanka
In September 2025, Chinese imports of Russian barley were $9.8 million. — interfax
In September 2025, Russian exports of corn to China were $7.5 million. — interfax