China's Russian Wheat Imports Surge Sevenfold in Eight Months

China imported $17.6 million worth of wheat from Russia in January-August 2026, a sevenfold increase from $2.5 million in the same period of 2025, per Chinese customs data. The surge reflects deepening agricultural trade ties amid geopolitical realignment, though absolute volumes remain modest. This continues an established trend of expanding bilateral trade, with implications for global grain supply dynamics.