
Russia exported 8.5 million tonnes of grain from July to September 2026, 1.6 times less than in the same period a year earlier, as Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted operations at Azov Sea ports. Wheat shipments fell from 10.6 million to 4.8 million tonnes; the article says Russia’s estimated 59-million-tonne export potential may not be reached.
It also says Ukrainian exports could lose about 24 million tonnes because of Russian attacks on Odesa-area ports.
Disrupted Black Sea and Azov port operations restrict exportable supplies from both Russia and Ukraine, tightening global grain availability and supporting wheat prices. Reduced Russian shipments are especially relevant given Russia’s reported 21% share of the world wheat market.
After 283 past bullish logistics events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.3%), and -0.1% over 20.
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After 285 past bullish logistics events, Corn moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.5%), and +0.8% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.