In Russia, the export tariff for wheat is to be increased again to almost 98 US dollars at the end of the second week of January. At the end of December, prices in Russian ports for a ton of wheat were up to US $ 332.5. Some market participants report that many traders increased their business activities significantly before reaching the volume restrictions. The analysts at Sovecon anticipate that wheat exports will add up to 34.1 million tons and have thus increased their previous forecast by 02. million tons.