Exports of rapeseed meal from Russia rose by 69% since the start of the year

Russia exported 753 thousand tonnes of rapeseed meal in January–September 2026 — 69% more than in the same period last year. Revenue from shipments increased by 72%, to 196 million dollars, Oleoscope analysts calculated.

The average export price rose by 2% — from 256 to 260 dollars per tonne. The geography of shipments expanded to 14 countries, four more than a year earlier.

China remains the largest buyer: shipments increased from 325 thousand tonnes to 519 thousand tonnes, or by about 60%. China accounted for 69% of Russian exports and about 63% of its total growth.

Turkey ranks second, having bought 66 thousand tonnes versus 44 thousand tonnes a year earlier. Its share was 8.8%. Belarus moved up to third place: shipments rose from 8 thousand tonnes to 56 thousand tonnes, and its share reached 7.4%.

Israel increased purchases from 31 thousand tonnes to 50 thousand tonnes and took fourth place with a share of 6.6%. Vietnam, which had no shipments in the same period last year, imported 24 thousand tonnes, becoming the fifth-largest buyer.

Among the main destinations, the highest average export price was recorded for shipments to Belarus — 293 dollars per tonne. For China, the figure was 271 dollar, Kazakhstan — 246 dollars, Turkey — 225 dollars, Israel — 222 dollar. To Vietnam, the meal was shipped at an average of 190 dollars per tonne.

In addition to Vietnam, Latvia and Uzbekistan were new destinations compared with January–September 2025; they bought 4 thousand tonnes and 2 thousand tonnes, respectively. Shipments to Kazakhstan amounted to about 8 thousand tonnes, and to Azerbaijan — about 3 thousand tonnes.

Against the backdrop of overall growth, shipments to Morocco declined from about 27 thousand tonnes to 18 thousand tonnes. According to Oleoscope calculations based on unrounded data, the decline was 36%.