European wheat exports are buckling under the weight of Russia’s record harvest. The world’s top shipper is proving a fierce competitor as this year’s bumper crop drives even more exports. As it makes inroads into the European Union’s traditional markets, Russia’s selling point is simple: good quality wheat at prices that many rivals just can’t beat. The numbers speak for themselves, with Russian wheat exports up by a fifth so far this season, while the EU’s shipments have dropped 25%.