Author: Viktoriia Ray

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Feed barley prices for 2026 harvest in Greater Odessa ports fell by 1-3 USD/t since the start of the week. Current bids are at 197-208 USD/t CPT port as of June 3, almost matching last year’s 195-202 USD/t. Seasonal pre-harvest pressure and weakness in related feed grains are weighing on barley values. Despite short-term downside…

Morocco Wheat Tariff to Be Lifted on August 1

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in Wheat

Tariff shift: Morocco plans to lift the 35% soft wheat import tariff from August 1, once 80% of the 1.5 MMT domestic harvest is completed by July 15. Reserve build: ONICL will pay storage premiums to traders to support wheat stockpiling through January 2027. Lower import needs: USDA projects Morocco’s 2026/27 wheat imports at 4…

Russian Grain Exports Surge 60% in May

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Export Surge: Russian grain exports jumped 60% year-on-year in May 2024 to 3.7 million tons, driven mainly by wheat. Wheat Dominance: Wheat accounted for 3.4 million tons, while corn and barley exports grew more than threefold versus May 2023. Saudi Demand: Saudi Arabia sharply increased wheat imports to 444,000 tons, nearly 7 times last year’s…

Ukrainian Agricultural Exports Steady at 9,900 t/day

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Ukrainian agricultural road exports via western borders held steady at around 9,900 tons per day in May, totaling 277,600 tons by May 28. Poland remained the key outlet, capturing 46% of road freight volumes, ahead of Romania (23%) and Moldova (16%). Export flows were diversified across sunflower oil, sugar, poultry meat, ethyl alcohol, and soy…

Russian Sunflower Oil Exports Surge 73% to India

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in Sunflower oil

Surging exports: Russian sunflower oil shipments to India jumped 43% in volume to 532,000 tons in Jan–Apr 2026. Stronger pricing: Export value to India surged 73% to $691 million, indicating firmer prices and improved margins. Stable demand base: India remains the top buyer, with Turkey, Iran, Belarus, and China supporting diversified demand. Bullish Black Sea…

Ukraine Feed Corn Prices Decline on Export Pressure

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in Corn

Bearish: Ukrainian feed corn prices fell UAH 100-200/ton domestically and USD 2/ton at ports amid weaker export markets. Supportive: Strong domestic demand and farmer reluctance to sell limited the scale of the price correction. Outlook: Export market weakness points to continued downward pressure, especially if farmer selling accelerates. Ukrainian Feed Corn Market Update Ukraine’s feed…

Jordan Wheat Tender: 60,000 Tons at $276/MT

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in Wheat

Partial fill: Jordan secured 60,000 tons of milling wheat, only half of the 120,000 tons originally tendered. Tight price spread: Winning and competing offers clustered between $276 and $282/MT C&F, reflecting a competitive global wheat market. Slightly bearish tone: Jordan’s decision to leave 50% uncovered may signal expectations of softer prices ahead, pressuring Black Sea…

Ukrainian Sugar Exports 504,000 Tons; Middle East Leads

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Ukraine exported 504,000 tons of sugar in September–May of the 2025/26 MY, highlighting strong overseas demand. Middle Eastern buyers absorbed 50% of total sugar exports, with Lebanon alone accounting for 21% of shipments. The EU took 18% of Ukrainian sugar exports, while Syria and Uzbekistan captured 14% and 12% respectively. Established flows on Black Sea–Mediterranean…

Ukrainian Wheat Market: Prices Stable Amid Tight Supply

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in Wheat

Stable domestic prices: Ukrainian wheat values held steady as limited farmer selling and strong buyer demand supported the market. Export softness: Port prices slipped by USD 2–3/t as weaker global demand and Black Sea competition pressured export values. Margin squeeze risk: The gap between firm inland prices and softer port values may compress exporters’ origination…

MSC Buys Ukraine Container Terminal, Boosts Exports

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