On the 52nd week in Azov-Black Sea region freight rates continue to fall. The cost of shipment of 3000 tons of deadweight cargo from Azov to Marmara Sea ports dropped down to $21 per ton. There is a big accumulation of free tonnage in Azov Sea for January holidays. Grain traders still note the lack of demand from both Turkish and Mediterranean buyers. In addition, the export rate for wheat exports from Russia returned to growth from December 25th, rising to 4,768.7 rubles. The tax on barley rose to 2,781.8 rubles per ton, on corn up to 4,894.8 rubles per ton.