Sunflower Oil Leads 11% Rise in Russia’s Farm Export Volumes to India.
What Happened
Russia shipped approximately 1.3 million tonnes of agricultural products to India during January–September 2026, up 11% year-on-year, according to Agroexport estimates reported on October 27. Export earnings increased 34% to nearly $1.45 billion. Sunflower oil dominated the shipments by value, accounting for more than $1.2 billion of the total.
Key Takeaways
The 11% increase refers to shipment volume, while export earnings rose 34%. Sunflower oil accounted for over four-fifths of the total value, highlighting its dominant role in these agricultural shipments.