Author: Viktoriia Ray
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Bashselkhoztekhnika Auction Relaunched at ₽738.9M
Asset Reauctioned: Bashselkhoztekhnika, a major agro-industrial holding in Bashkortostan, is back on the auction block with a starting price of ₽738.9 million. Diversified Operations: The company spans agricultural machinery wholesale, grain and oilseed cultivation, and crop production services with extensive warehouse and land assets. Key Dates: Bid submissions are open until February 10, with auction…
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Russian grain exports to Kazakhstan plunge 67%
Russian grain exports to Kazakhstan plunged 67% year-on-year to $109 million in January–November, signaling weaker regional demand. Wheat remains the core trade flow at 78.4% of export value, with barley, corn, and rice making up most of the remainder. Despite the drop in volumes, Russia still commands 83% of Kazakhstan’s grain import market, underscoring its…
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Russian Rapeseed Harvest 2025 Hits Record 5.57M Tons
Record Output: Russia’s 2025 rapeseed harvest hit a record 5.57 million tons, up 19.6% year-on-year on the back of larger sown area and higher yields. Siberian Strength: Siberian regions led growth, with the top five producers contributing 38.7% of total output and Altai Krai production jumping nearly 49%. Price Impact: The supply surge is Neutral…
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Argentina Sunflower Seed Exports Surge to 860,000t
Export surge: Argentina shipped 63,000 tonnes of sunflower seed in December 2025, with most volumes headed to Black Sea destinations. Rising quarterly flows: Exports are projected at 400,000 tonnes in Q1 2026 and 290,000 tonnes in Q2 2026, maintaining strong shipment momentum. Competitive pressure: Total MY 2025/26 exports are forecast at 860,000 tonnes, a neutral…
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Turkish Feed Barley Tender: 210,000t Secured
Strong demand: Turkey’s TMO booked the full 210,000 tons of feed barley, underscoring firm import needs ahead of late-winter consumption. Competitive pricing: CFR values below $261/ton highlight ample Black Sea supply and restrained upside in near-term barley prices. Logistics pressure: A tight Jan 26–Feb 24 shipment window may temporarily strain Black Sea–Mediterranean freight and support…
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Indonesia Corn Production Up 6.44% in 2025
Production growth: Indonesia’s 2025 corn output rose 6.44% year-on-year to 16.11 million tonnes, supported by expanded acreage. Acreage expansion: Harvested area increased 6.73% to 2.72 million hectares, underpinning the production gains. Short-term outlook: December 2025–February 2026 production is forecast at 4.22 million tonnes, up 0.71% from the prior year. Trade impact: The increase is neutral…
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Bashselkhoztekhnika Privatization Relisted
Privatization Relaunch: Bashkortostan has re-listed 100% of Bashselkhoztekhnika LLC with a starting price of 738.914 million rubles after a failed December 2025 auction. Sector Focus: The company operates in agricultural machinery wholesale, grain cultivation, and crop services, with 30,600 sqm of industrial and service facilities. Investor Sentiment: The first failed auction highlights weak demand for…
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Black Sea Logistics: Ports Hit 95% Despite Attacks
Bullish: Ukrainian seaports moved 44.2 million tons of agricultural products in 2025, achieving over 95% of planned cargo turnover despite heavy security disruptions. Bearish: Ukrainian road exports collapsed 65% month-on-month in January 2025, signaling acute strain on alternative land corridors and higher inland logistics risk. Bullish: Container shipping via Ukrainian ports rose 66% year-on-year to…
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Kazakhstan Vegetable Oil Exports to Surge
Capacity Expansion: Kapshagai Bidai Onimderi has reached 1 million tons annual processing capacity for flour, vegetable oil, and animal feed after a 12 billion tenge modernization, with plans to double output. Export-Oriented Growth: 98% of production is exported, primarily to China and Southeast Asia, with 110,000 tons shipped in the last six weeks, boosting Almaty…
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Russian Soybean Processing Boost: Belogorsk Plant 2027
Structural Expansion: Russia advances a 35.3 billion ruble soybean and rapeseed processing hub in Amur Region, targeting 1 million tons of annual capacity by Q1 2027. Export Orientation: The Belogorsk complex will enhance value-added exports of soybean meal and oil from the Far Eastern Federal District into Asian markets. Demand Signal: South Korea’s FLC buys…