Russian trader ousts Glencore as country's top grain shipper

Published Tue, Jul 21, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Moscow

RUSSIA'S OOO Trading House RIF replaced Glencore Plc as the country's largest grain exporter last season, the first time a local company held the top ranking.

RIF shipped 2.55 million tonnes of grain in the season that ended June 30, according to data compiled by Moscow-based market researcher OOO ProZerno that's based on government statistics. Glencore exported 2.54 million tonnes, Cargill was third and Olam International fourth.