MOSCOW, January 30. /TASS/. Russia exported about 43 mln tons of mineral fertilizers in 2025, with total shipments exceeding $11 bln in value, Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said in an interview with Rossiya-24 TV channel.

"Last year, Russia supplied about 43 mln tons to foreign markets, with the value of shipments exceeding $11 bln. This is a strong position, certainly an important one for any country that is focused on its own production and seeks to ensure its food security," Lut said.

The minister noted that Russia ranks first in the world in mineral fertilizer exports. "In effect, our producers and exporters work with all regions of the world," she noted.

She said earlier that in 2025, Russia exported 41 mln metric tons of wheat, maintaining its position as the world’s leading wheat exporter. "From the standpoint of grain exports, shipments totaled 50 mln metric tons last year, including 41 mln metric tons of wheat, allowing Russia to retain first place globally in wheat exports," she said.

According to her, based on the 2025 harvest volume, the export potential in 2026 is estimated at 55 mln tons.

The minister also noted that 78% of wheat exports go to countries in Africa and the Middle East.