BRICS+ Series: The Rise of a Global Grain Powerhouse

By Chloe Maluleke | Published Mar 18, 2025

BRICS+ is emerging as a global grain powerhouse, controlling over 50% of production and reshaping agricultural trade. With the 2024 launch of the BRICS+ Grain Exchange, the bloc is reducing reliance on Western markets, stabilisng prices, and enhancing food security. Much like OPEC with oil, BRICS+ could soon dictate global grain supply and pricing, redefining economic sovereignty.