Author: Viktoriia Ray
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EU soybean imports hit three-year low, suppliers shift
Bearish demand: EU soybean imports dropped to 8.7 million tonnes, a three-year low, reducing overall demand for export origins. Shift in supply: US and Ukrainian shipments declined while Canadian exports surged, signaling changing competitiveness and buyer diversification. Price pressure risk: Lower EU demand and increased competition among origins may weigh on Black Sea soybean prices and…
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Ukrainian Rail Freight Drops by 1,174 Railcars
Grain railcars en route to Greater Odesa ports dropped by 1,174 units week-on-week to 8,447 as of March 26, signaling a thinner export pipeline. Daily unloading at Greater Odesa ports remained relatively stable at 1,274 railcars/day, but daily loading slipped to 1,233 railcars/day, pointing to weaker origination. Danube port rail freight softened, with cars in…
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Ukrainian Rapeseed Prices Rise on Biofuel Demand
Bullish: Stronger global biofuel demand lifted Ukrainian rapeseed export bids to up to 560 USD/t and domestic processing bids to 26,000 UAH/t. Bearish: Ongoing uncertainty around the delayed U.S. RVO decision is capping upside for vegetable oil and biodiesel demand. Market Update Ukrainian rapeseed prices strengthened over the past week, supported by increased activity in…
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Global Sunflower Production to Smash Records in 2026/27
Bearish sunflower seeds prices: Global production projected to rise about 10% to 62–63 million tonnes in 2026/27 MY, creating potential oversupply. Black Sea dominance: Russia and Ukraine together could harvest 32.5–34 million tonnes, more than half of global output, strengthening their pricing power. Acreage expansion: World sunflower area forecast to hit a record 34.1 million…
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Kazakh Barley Undercuts Rivals in China – $209/t
Kazakhstan offers the lowest barley price into China at $209.1/t, undercutting Russia and other key exporters. Chinese barley demand remains muted with stable port prices and low trading activity, limiting upside for Black Sea exporters. Kazakh barley exports to China fell 31% y/y in Sep–Feb 2025/26, highlighting softer demand or competition from existing stocks. Kazakh…
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Russian Corn Export Duty Reinstated, Market Impact
Corn: Russia reinstates a corn export duty at RUB 212.2/ton after five months at zero, mildly bearish for Russian corn exports. Wheat: Wheat export duty jumps 37% to RUB 707.8/ton, increasing export costs and potentially tightening Russian export competitiveness. Barley: Barley export duty remains at zero despite a rise in its indicative price, supporting continued…
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Kyrgyzstan Spring Wheat Sowing 35% Complete
Spring wheat sowing in Kyrgyzstan has reached 34.9% of the planned area, running ahead of last year’s pace. Total spring grain sowing stands at 22.3% of the 2026 plan, with barley notably advanced while corn planting has yet to start. Spring plowing is 39,900 hectares ahead of the same period in 2025, indicating favorable field…
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Black Sea Corn Prices: Market Update Not Available
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Black Sea Market Update: No Data Available
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Sunflower Oil Market: Request for Detailed Data
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