AreaRussian Federation

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityWheat

Date02/04/2020

Policy CategoryStocks

Policy InstrumentStocks release

DescriptionAnnounced the sale of 1.5 million tonnes of grains from state reserves into the domestic market, starting from 13 April, raising the amount from a previously announced figure of 1 million tonnes. The measure aims to ensure supplies and keep prices down amid the COVID-19 pandemic.