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Russia-Africa trade reached US$35 billion in 2025 with Russian exports including grain, dairy, and poultry exports, while African agricultural imports (coffee, fruit) to Russia also surged. Key areas include agricultural goods, military contracts, and nuclear energy, with Russia actively reducing trade barriers and diversifying into the processed foods and high-tech sectors. We cover Russia-Africa trade, investment, and market entry opportunities and provide your guide to navigating the commercial landscape and forging strategic partnerships for growth in Africa’s emerging markets. 

Agro Forum
Featured October 26, 2026

The AgroProdMash 2026 Forum: Showcasing Russia’s International Food Processing Industry: Results & Analysis 

The 2026 AgroProdMash event has recently taken place in Moscow, part of an aggressive overhaul of Russia’s food processing industry, involving technical re-equipment, modernizing food plants, and scaling up processing capabilities. There are opportunities for foreign suppliers to participate in this sector as Russia intends to increase agricultural production by 25% and boost agricultural exports by 1.5 times by 2030. We showcase the event and provide analysis and detail the agreements reached.

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CIS Multilateral
Featured October 23, 2026

Commonwealth of Independent States Multilateral Update & Analysis: October 2026  

The CIS Council of Foreign Ministers has met in Turkmenistan, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attending. Overlooked in the mainstream media, the event introduced some strategically dynamic changes to its participation, including Iran and new concepts for Eurasian connectivity and development with wide reaching implications. This article is of primary importance to anyone involved in Eurasian affairs.

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Turkmenistan update
October 23, 2026

Russia, Turkmenistan Bilateral Update: October 2026 

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, held talks with Rashid Meredov, the Turkmenistan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Turkmenistan is strategically positioned along the “Middle Corridor,” which serves as a crucial trade route between East and West and especially so given the developing INSTC routes between Russia, Iran and Central Asia via the Caspian Sea. We examine the latest bilateral trade and development issues.

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China Relations
October 22, 2026

Russia, China Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update & Signed Agreements  

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have concluded the 31st regular meeting between the two countries’ heads of government by signing numerous trade and development agreements. These include the Power of Baikal pipeline, the Northern Sea Route, Food Security, other agricultural and forestry market access, as well as new impetus in joint education, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and the digital economy.

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Oman Containers
October 22, 2026

Shoigu: Russia, Oman Bilateral Trade The Highest In Ten Years

Russia’s trade with Oman is undergoing a substantial transformation due to an increasing INSTC interconnectivity, a more liberal regulatory and financial policy than the UAE, and the potential to reach out to other Middle Eastern, South Asian and East African export markets. We examine why bilateral trade is taking off and the underlying drivers.

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October 22, 2026

Russia’s Miratorg to Export Animal Feed to South Korea

Russia’s Miratorg Agro-Industrial Holding, one of the country’s leading agricultural conglomerates, has obtained the right to export its compound animal feed to South Korea. Most animal feed in South Korea is used to feed Pigs for local pork consumption, with the country keen to boost its own domestic supply of pork meat. South Korea is the world’s fifth largest consumer of pork.

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Dagestan Agricultural
October 21, 2026

2026 DagAgroCaspian Forum: From Cucumbers, Greenhouses & Tractors: Targeting Dagestan’s Agricultural Technology and International Trade

The 2026 DagAgroCaspian Forum has just concluded in Dagestan, showcasing Russian and regional agricultural technologies and featuring participants from China, India, and the Middle East. Over 100 companies took part, showcasing a significant variety of agricultural equipment and produce, with the commercial proposition being the connection between agricultural growth and the equipment required to sustain it. We dig into the forum’s details.

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Bolivia Trade Dynamics
October 21, 2026

Russia, Bolivia 2026 Trade Dynamics: Explainer & Analysis

Bolivia’s trade with Russia is small, yet has potential. In this article we discuss the trade history, the main products in the bilateral portfolio and examine why the commercial picture remains erratic. However, with Bolivia recently joining Mercosur and becoming a BRICS partner, and Russia identifying Mercosur as a Foreign Trade Policy target, the bilateral trade picture could improve in the neat future.

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Timor Leste Bilateral
October 19, 2026

Russia, Timor Leste Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with Bendito Freitas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, the first official visit to Russia by a Timorese foreign minister. Timor Leste became a full member of ASEAN a year ago. While bilateral trade is miniscule, the two Ministers discussed putting into place the legal and development architecture to increase this, with a target of reaching US$50 million by 2030.

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Herring
October 15, 2026

Egyptian Imports Of Russian Herring Increase From 100 Tonnes In H1 2025 To 5,600 Tonnes In H1 2026

Russia’s exports of herring to Egypt have undergone a massive surge, from 100 tonnes in H1 2025 to 5,600 tonnes in H1 2026. The fish is a standard ingredient in many Egyptian dishes such as Renga bel Tahini. The overall African demand for herring is expected to triple by 2030.

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