Author: Viktoriia Ray

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Soybean export prices rise: GM soybeans reached USD 450–475/MT CPT-port, with non-GM starting at USD 470/MT, supported by strong demand at ports and western borders. Supply remains tight: Severely constrained domestic oilseed availability and intense competition from processors are amplifying upward price pressure. Meal values support crush margins: Soybean meal held firm at USD 400–415/MT…

Ukrainian Soybeans Face EU High ILUC-Risk Proposal

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in Soybeans

Regulatory risk: EU draft rule to label soybeans as high ILUC-risk could restrict Ukrainian access to European biofuel markets. Cost pressure: Additional low-ILUC certification would raise administrative and financial burdens for producers already hit by war-related disruptions. Strategic positioning: Ukraine highlights its non-GM, traceable, deforestation-free soybeans as a regional alternative to higher-risk imports. Market impact:…

Kazakh grain exports to Iran double to 1.1M tons

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Iran doubles grain imports from Kazakhstan: Shipments reached 1.1 million tons in 2025, valued at $225.3 million, more than twice the previous year. Agriculture dominates bilateral trade: Kazakh agricultural exports to Iran jumped 97% to $238.5 million, accounting for 79% of total commerce. Broader agri-trade expansion: Overall Kazakhstan–Iran agricultural trade climbed 55.8% to $342 million…

Ukrainian Sunflower Seeds Prices Rise Amid Tight Supply

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in Sunflower Seeds

Bullish: Tight farmer selling and constrained raw material supply are supporting higher sunflower seed and meal prices in Ukraine. Bearish: Weak sunflower oil prices and squeezed processor margins are limiting further upside in seed purchase levels. Neutral: Processors are shifting margin recovery efforts toward sunflower meal pricing, tempering aggressive seed bids. Ukrainian Sunflower Seeds Market…

Ukrainian Sunflower Meal Prices Hit $240/MT

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in Sunflower Seeds

Bullish: Ukrainian sunflower meal export prices hit USD 240/MT FOB, the highest level in three years, driven by tight supply and reduced crushing activity. Bearish: Crushing plants face shutdowns and underutilized capacity due to sunflower seed shortages and elevated raw material costs, limiting near-term supply recovery. Ukrainian Sunflower Meal Market Update Ukrainian sunflower meal export…

Uzbekistan Grain Imports Surge: $524M Jan-Apr 2026

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Surging grain imports: Uzbekistan spent $524.6 million on grain in January–April 2026, driving a 47.2% year-on-year jump in total food imports to over $1.88 billion. Import-led trade growth: Total imports rose 26.7% to $16.35 billion, while exports fell 16.8% to $9.97 billion, widening the trade deficit. Key trade partners: China, Russia, and Kazakhstan dominate trade…

Ukrainian Rail Freight: Odesa Steady, Danube Halt

May 29, 2026

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Stable unloading: Daily grain railcar unloading at Greater Odesa ports was virtually unchanged at 1,285 units, down just 4 units week-on-week. Weaker inflows: Grain railcars en route to Greater Odesa fell sharply by 1,167 units to 7,313 units, with daily loading down 42 units to 1,263 railcars. Danube halt: Danube ports maintained unloading capacity at…

Black Sea Wheat Exports Poised to Win Brazil Market

May 29, 2026

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in Wheat

Brazil imports rising: Wheat imports projected at 7–8 million tonnes in 2026/27, up from 6.87 million tonnes in 2025, reaching the highest level since 2013. Domestic output falling: Brazilian wheat production expected to drop by nearly 2 million tonnes to just over 6 million tonnes on El Niño risks and higher costs. Shift from Argentina:…

Russian Flour Exports Up 11% in Early 2026

May 29, 2026

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