Russia Exports Almost 1MMT Wheat In First Fortnight October

Russian grain exports continue at breakneck speed. During the October 1-14 period Russia exported nearly 1.09 mln tonnes of grain, including 989,000 tonnes of wheat, say the Ministry of Agriculture.

Since the beginning of the 2008 marketing year (July-June) Russia has exported 7.32 mln tonnes of grain, including 6.52 mln tonnes of wheat and 789,000 tonnes of barley the Ministry added.