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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. 

Featured November 1, 2025

Russia, China Agricultural Trade Up 15% In 9M 2025

Russia and China boosted their mutual agricultural trade by 15% in the eight months between January and September this year, the Russian Agriculture Ministry has stated, following discussions between Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut and Chinese Agriculture and Rural Affairs Minister Han Jun. Russian agricultural exports to China increased by 10% and consisted mostly of […]

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Featured October 31, 2025

Russia To Begin Plywood Exports To Mexico

Russia’s multinational forestry industry, the Segezha Group will begin supplying its products to Mexico, with the first contract for supplying plywood concluded this week at the Mexican Construction and Furniture Industry Expo (CIHAC) the Segezha Group has said. This is the first time it has exported its products to the Mexican market. Plywood is used […]

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October 28, 2025

Russia, Cambodia Discuss Bilateral Trade Development, Improved Supply Chains

Russia and Cambodia have been discussing the expansion of their bilateral trade, including increasing supplies of fertilizer from Russia, following meetings between Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Kuala Lumpur. They held meetings on the sidelines of the 20th East Asia Summit, which is currently taking place. A […]

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October 27, 2025

Russian Ministries Order Improved Agricultural Rail Connectivity To Armenia Via Azerbaijan

The Russian Agriculture Ministry and Russian Railways have ordered the development of agricultural supply chain routes to Armenia via Azerbaijan, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk.   Azerbaijan has also confirmed the possibility of using its railway network for the export of agricultural products from Russia to Azerbaijan. Overchuk said that “Two days ago, […]

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October 25, 2025

Russian Confectionery Exports To Kazakhstan Up 14%

Russian sweet manufacturers have increased their confectionery exports to Kazakhstan by 14% year-on-year to reach over US$360 million in value during the first eight months of 2025, according to Ilya Ilyushin, the CEO of Russia’s Agroexport. He was speaking during an export promotional trip to Kazakhstan. Ilyushin said that confectionery was the main non-energy product […]

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October 25, 2025

Russia Resumes Grain Exports To Jordan, Eyes Corn Market

Russia is restoring barley supplies to Jordan and could expand grain exports through increased corn shipments, according to Ruslan Khasanov, a director at the Russian Federal Center for Assessing the Safety and Quality of Agricultural Products (TsOK APK).  Around 50,000 tonnes of barley have been exported to Jordan since the start of the 2025 season […]

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October 23, 2025

Russia, Yemen Bilateral Relations: October 2025 Update

The Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Alexander Novak, has met with Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Yemen, and the head of the Southern Transitional Council, in Moscow.  The two sides discussed a broad range of issues concerning trade and economic cooperation. Novak stated that “Russia and the Republic of Yemen are connected […]

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October 19, 2025

Russia To Increase High-Protein Wheat Exports To Indonesia

Russian exporters are aiming to increase wheat sales in Indonesia and hope especially to begin exporting wheat with 12.5% protein content to the country, according to the Russian Union of Grain Exporters and Producers. They were discussing the potential of following a trade delegation to Jakarta. The Union stated, “We have discussed the tests conducted […]

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October 19, 2025

Russia, Vietnam Fish Trade Increases

The trade turnover of fish products between Russia and Vietnam reached US$212.4 million in value during 8M 2025, almost equal to the figure for the same period last year. The relevant private businesses of both countries operating in this sphere are now intensifying cooperation to expand this trade. According to the Russian Fisheries Association (VARPE), […]

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October 16, 2025

Russia and Saudi Arabia Discuss Energy & OPEC

The Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman, as co-chairs of the Russia-Saudi Arabia Intergovernmental Commission, have discussed current issues of interaction in key sectors of the economy. The Russian government’s press service said that “special attention was paid to cooperation in the energy sector. Deputy PM Novak […]

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