Russian Grain Exports Plummet Amid Azov-Black Sea Logistics Failure

Russia's grain export strategy is facing significant challenges due to infrastructure damage and security risks in the Azov-Black Sea basin.

The Ministry of Agriculture has been forced to seek alternative shipping routes and consider resuming state procurement to stabilize the market.

Damage to key terminal infrastructure, including the Novorossiysk Grain Terminal with an annual capacity of 8.5 million tons, has suspended operations, while subsequent attacks have hit terminals in Taman port.

According to ProZerno data, Russian exports for August may drop to 2.5 million tons, a 2.3-fold decrease compared to the 5.7 million ton average recorded between 2021 and 2025.