Russia temporary banned durum wheat export

Russia is temporarily restricting the export of durum wheat from the country. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a corresponding order.

It is noted that the decision is aimed at ensuring food security and will help maintain a stable situation with prices for durum wheat products on the domestic market.

“There are a number of exceptions when the export ban will not apply. This includes the export of durum wheat to provide international humanitarian assistance and as part of international intergovernmental agreements, its export from Russian territory to Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and also as supplies. Durum wheat is allowed to be exported to the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union - Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan - within the quotas established by government decree, subject to permits issued by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture,” the explanatory note states.

The temporary restriction came into force from the moment the government order was published, on December 11, and will remain in effect until May 31, 2024.

Earlier, Bashinform reported that Bashkiria exported wheat to Azerbaijan for the first time.

Author: Daria Subbotina