In January–June 2026 (excluding data for the EAEU countries for June), Russia exported about 24 thousand tons of rice worth about $17 million. Compared to the same period last year, the volume of supplies increased 2.3 times in weight and 1.9 times in money, reports the federal center Agroexport.
The three largest importing countries of Russian rice in terms of purchase value include:
More than 86% of export earnings were provided by rice grains (semi-hulled or fully hulled rice). In second place is husked rice (9%), in third place is broken rice (3%).
From July 21, Russia lifted export restrictions on paddy rice, for which there was previously a quota of 200 thousand tons. For the first half of 2026 (excluding data for the EAEU countries for June), exports of raw rice amounted to about 500 tons.
Source: https://www.zerno.ru/node/33862