OREANDA-NEWS Russia increased its barley exports to China 20 times in June compared to the same month last year, with shipments reaching $14.6 million, RIA Novosti found out after examining Chinese customs data.

The export of oats also showed a noticeable positive trend – compared to June last year, it was shipped five times more (6.6 million dollars).

At the same time, corn exports decreased by a third – the Chinese side spent $ 12.6 million on its imports. Buckwheat also showed a negative trend, with exports falling by 16% to $5.5 million.