Russian Agricultural Export Development Center: Russia's Oilseed Meal Exports to China Surge 78% in First Four Months of 2026, Making China the Largest Buyer

May 15 news: According to data from the Russian Agricultural Export Development Center, from January to April 2026, China's imports of oilseed meal from Russia increased by 78% year-on-year, with the supply exceeding 600,000 tons, reaching a record high. Consequently, China has become the largest importer of Russian oilseed meal, with Turkey, last year's top importer, falling to second place. Oilseed meal is a high-protein feed product widely used in livestock and poultry farming. Additionally, data from the center on April 13 also showed that in the first quarter of 2026, the value of Russia's agricultural exports to China reached $2.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 43%, with an export volume of 2.7 million tons, up 29% year-on-year. Both the export value and volume set the highest levels since the center began tracking this data. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, the value of Russia's agricultural exports to China was $7.98 billion in 2025 and $7.34 billion in 2024, with China accounting for 18.5% of Russia's total agricultural export value. [This article is sourced from Ebrun Go, an automated writing robot developed by Ebrun. It uses algorithms to deliver e-commerce industry intelligence in real-time. This 'dog' is still very young. Welcome to contact run@ebrun.com or leave a message to help it grow.]