Why can the cost of grain products fluctuate even if the price of the product itself is stable? In 2026, logistics will increasingly influence delivery prices.
📌 For example:
In the spring of 2026, the export duty on wheat in Russia changed sharply several times – from 0 rubles/ton to over 700 rubles/ton at different times in April.
🚛 But the duty is only part of the cost.
Cost is also affected by:
✅ Delivery direction ✅ Rail infrastructure utilization ✅ Rolling stock availability ✅ Seasonality ✅ Packaging type – bulk or bagged ✅ Shipping times
📊 In practice, the difference in cost between two identical shipments can only arise due to the route and logistics.