The purchase price index for grade 4 wheat with protein >=12.5% based on Novorossiysk represents a regional benchmark for the Russian grain export market, used for analyzing international supplies in the agricultural sector, with the primary trading region in Russia, where it serves as a price reference. In 2026-02, indicators ranged from 16350.00 RUB/tonne to 16600.00 RUB/tonne with an average level of 16407.89 RUB/tonne. The index is based on maximum purchase prices for wheat, grade 4, protein >=12.5%, Novorossiysk, without VAT.