VTB advocates for the development of domestic indicators for the derivatives market in the agricultural sector.

      May 21, 2026 18:25 Economy VTB Bank considers the development of domestic Russian price indicators essential for launching derivative financial instruments on Russian goods and processed products in the agricultural sector. This is one of the key conditions for forming a full-fledged derivatives market for Russian wheat and processed products, as well as expanding hedging opportunities for price risks for industry participants. This was stated by Vitaly Sergeychuk, Deputy President-Chairman of the Management Board of VTB, at the All-Russian Grain Forum. Among the priority areas for the development of the agricultural products exchange market, VTB sees an increase in liquidity in the futures market, which will allow for a broader use of derivative financial instruments. In the current market conditions, hedging is one of the key financial tools for reducing price risks for agricultural producers. The most sought-after Russian exchange instrument for agricultural producers remains the commodity swap, which allows fixing the selling price of future harvests, ensuring margin stability and predictability of cash flows. For traders, purchasing a commodity swap is also an important tool for protecting trading margins. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+