
Russia continues to apply high export duties on oilseeds in 2026, including 50% on sunflower seed, 20% on soybeans and 30% on rapeseed. The sunflower seed duty has been extended through August 31, 2028, with a possible policy review in September 2027.
Export duties keep raw oilseeds inside Russia, lowering crusher input costs and boosting domestic meal and oil supply, while depressing farmgate prices during surplus periods and limiting Russian seed exports.
After 554 past neutral policy events, Soybeans moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.6%), and +0.6% over 20.
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