- Record Export Value: Russia’s agricultural exports to China surpassed $1 billion in December 2025 for the first time, on volumes of 1.3 million tons.
- Oilseeds in Focus: Rapeseed oil led shipments at $215 million, with strong flows in seafood and flaxseed reinforcing diversified demand.
- Logistics Digitization: Continental Farmers Group launched an ERP-based carrier portal to streamline freight operations ahead of peak export periods.
- Trade Momentum: A 23% jump in export value since October 2025 signals resilient Chinese demand into early 2026.
Russia-China Agricultural Trade Overview
Russian agricultural exports to China reached 1.3 million tons in December 2025, with an estimated value exceeding $1 billion, according to Russia’s federal center “Agroexport.” This is the first month on record in which exports crossed the billion-dollar mark, beating the previous record of about $812 million set in October 2025. Physical volumes also hit a new high, surpassing the prior record of 1.14 million tons in September 2023.
Top Export Categories by Value
| Commodity | Export Value (Dec 2025) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rapeseed oil | $215 million | Largest export category by value |
| Live and chilled crabs | $159 million | Strong seafood demand from China |
| Flaxseed | $74 million | Supports oilseed trade flows |
| Pollock | $65 million | Key frozen seafood export |
| Herring | $55 million | Continued strength in fish exports |
The export basket remains diversified, with oilseeds and seafood jointly driving the value surge. Rapeseed oil alone accounted for more than one-fifth of total export value, underlining the importance of processed oilseed products in Russia’s trade with China.
Logistics and Technology Developments
On January 20, Continental Farmers Group, a Ukrainian agricultural producer, rolled out an ERP-based electronic carrier portal developed by IT-Enterprise. The platform integrates carrier accreditation, documentation workflows, vehicle tracking, shipment analytics, and real-time communications, targeting smoother freight operations during harvest and peak export windows.
This digitization push reflects a broader regional trend toward logistics optimization as export flows expand, particularly along Black Sea to Far East corridors serving Chinese buyers.
Market Impact and Trade Lane Dynamics
The December breakthrough in Russia-China agricultural trade underscores deepening bilateral ties and resilient Chinese demand for Black Sea-origin products. A roughly 23% value increase since the previous record in October 2025 points to continued strength into Q1 2026, especially for oilseeds and processed products.
For freight coordinators and charterers, elevated volumes in rapeseed oil and flaxseed highlight tightening capacity on key Black Sea–Far East routes. As more shippers adopt ERP-integrated tools similar to Continental Farmers Group’s portal, competition for efficient logistics solutions is likely to intensify alongside trade flows.
Source: Market Data
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