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Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Russia

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Russia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals production in Russia decreased from 9 120 Kt in 2018 to 8 725 Kt in 2021, while the market volume contracted from 8 936 Kt to 8 479 Kt over the same period.

From 2021 onward, both production and market volume entered a recovery phase, with production rising to 9 735 Kt in 2024 and market volume reaching 9 363 Kt, representing growth of 11.6% and 10.4% respectively from the 2021 lows.

In 2025, production declined to 9 172 Kt, marking a pullback after the previous expansion.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
        2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
        3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
        5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
      2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
      3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K t
    2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
      2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
      3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
    3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
    4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
      1. 5.4.1. 10.61.21.110 - Wheat flour, $ US/t
      2. 5.4.2. 10.61.21.113 - Wheat flour baking of the highest grade, $ US/t
      3. 5.4.3. 10.61.21.114 - First grade wheat flour, $ US/t
      4. 5.4.4. 10.61.21.115 - Wheat flour baking of the second grade, $ US/t
      5. 5.4.5. 10.61.31.111 - Semolina, $ US/t
    5. 5.5. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
      1. 5.5.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      2. 5.5.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
      3. 5.5.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  6. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia ranked as the world's 8th largest producer of wheat and meslin flour and cereals.

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Russia's production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output remained stable at 8 725 K t compared to the previous year. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.3%, averaging an annual decline of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(1.3%)(2.5%)(0.5%)(1.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Russia's exports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals reached 273.5 K t, a 5.5% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 2.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 259.3 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 325.9 K t. Exports saw the largest decline in 2020, dropping by 20.4%, and the largest increase in 2019, rising by 22.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year22.2%(20.4%)5.5%0.9%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Belarus, and Armenia were the top buyers of Russian wheat and meslin flour and cereals, accounting for 30.5%, 10.9%, and 8.0% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 49.4% of total exports, with the remaining share distributed among numerous smaller partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the value of Russia's wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports amounted to 93.0 M $ US, marking a 12.1% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value rose by 26.3%, averaging an annual growth of 8.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 108.1 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 23.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019, surging by 46.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year46.8%(23.3%)12.1%8.1%
Source: SHEV.io

The export structure in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was fragmented, with China, Belarus, and Armenia accounting for 30.7%, 9.6%, and 6.3% of exports, respectively. Combined, they represented 46.7% of total flows, and no single country held a dominant share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Russia's imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals totaled 62.4 K t, a 33.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 21.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 46.7 K t, and the highest was in 2019 at 74.3 K t. Imports experienced the largest decline in 2020, dropping by 37.1%, and the largest increase in 2019, rising by 44.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year44.9%(37.1%)33.7%6.8%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine were the primary sources for Russia's imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in kind, representing 63.8%, 11.2%, and 10.2% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 85.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the value of Russia's wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports reached 26.0 M $ US, showing a 48.8% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, import value increased by 92.8%, averaging an annual growth of 24.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, falling by 21.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, jumping by 64.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year64.3%(21.1%)48.8%24.5%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Italy, and Ukraine were the main markets for Russia's imports in value terms, accounting for 56.5%, 18.3%, and 6.8% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 81.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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