Author: Viktoriia Ray
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Ukrainian Corn Prices Fall as Export Demand Slows
Feed corn bid prices in Ukrainian ports eased by USD 1-2/t week-on-week to USD 208-218/t CPT, tracking weaker global grain markets. Buyer urgency has softened as exporters have largely covered existing contracts, reducing immediate procurement pressure. Farmer selling remains limited ahead of holidays, constraining physical supply and keeping the bid-ask spread relatively narrow at USD…
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Ukraine Road Freight Exports Surge 41% in Q1 2024
Volumes: Ukrainian Q1 2024 agricultural road exports rose 41% q/q to 333.2 thousand tons by March, the highest level since November 2023. Value-added shift: Processed products such as sunflower oil, poultry meat, sugar, and oilseed meals dominate the export mix, signaling stronger domestic processing activity. Logistics corridors: Poland and Romania remain key land routes, jointly…
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Jordan Milling Wheat Tender: 60,000t at $275.95/ton
Strategic Purchase: Jordan’s MIT secured 60,000 tons of random-origin milling wheat at a competitive $275.95/ton C&F, covering only half of the 120,000-ton tender. Price Benchmark: Buildcom’s winning offer set a key price reference for Mediterranean wheat imports, undercutting rival bids by $3.93–8.54/ton. Market Tone: Outcome is neutral to slightly bearish for Black Sea wheat, as…
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Canadian Grain Exports Fall 2% as Canola Shipments Plunge
Overall exports ease: Total Canadian grain, pulse, and oilseed exports slipped 2% year-on-year to 33.5 million tonnes as of March 29. Oilseeds drag volumes: Canola exports fell 23% to 5.3 million tonnes, while corn shipments plunged 73% to 0.4 million tonnes, weighing on aggregate flows. Cereals and pulses outperform: Wheat, barley, and pulses posted strong…
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Ukrainian Barley Prices Rise as Supply Tightens
Bullish: Ukrainian feed barley prices edged higher on tightening domestic supply and selective buyer demand. Bullish: Port values firmed to USD 218-224/t CPT, supported by reduced grain availability and logistical constraints. Bullish: Modestly improving purchasing activity ahead of the new season underpins a broadly supportive price outlook. Risk Factor: Ongoing logistical difficulties in the Black…
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Kazakhstan Grain Exports Up 17.5% — Rail Surge Q1 2026
Grain exports up 17.5%: KTZ moved 3.3 million tons of grain for export in Q1 2026, signaling stronger regional rail-based export capacity. Broader grain loading higher: Total grain loading via the KTZ network rose 15.4% to 4.1 million tons, reflecting robust agricultural shipment activity. Overall rail cargo growth modest: Total cargo volumes edged up to…
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Argentina Sunflower Exports Surge, Reshaping Supply
Surging exports: Argentina shipped 620,000 tonnes of sunflower seeds since January 2026 versus just 11,000 tonnes a year earlier, reshaping European supply. Stronger processing flows: March sunflower oil and meal exports rose 47% and 49% year-on-year, highlighting robust crush margins and capacity use. Harvest ahead of schedule: 5.1 million tonnes collected by March 31 versus…
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Ukrainian Wheat Prices Hold Steady as Farmers Hold Back
Prices Stable: Ukrainian wheat prices held steady last week with only marginal revisions from processors. Farmer Sales Limited: Producers restricted sales volumes, expecting further price appreciation and supporting current price floors. Narrow Port Spreads: A tight USD 3–8/t spread between milling and feed wheat at ports signals balanced quality demand. Volatility Risk: Export market fluctuations…
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Australian Feed Wheat: Thailand Buys 60,000t at $259.95
Deal Secured: Thai importers purchased around 60,000 tonnes of feed wheat at $259.95/tonne C&F for June delivery. Australian Origin Likely: The contract was awarded to operator SVN, with traders expecting the wheat to be sourced from Australia. Price Benchmark: The tender result sets a competitive C&F benchmark for Asian feed wheat imports. Regional Competition: Neutral…
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Kazakhstan Corn Processing Plant Reaches 3 MMT Capacity
Strategic Investment: Kazakhstan has completed the first phase of a $1.5 billion deep corn processing facility in the Zhambyl region. Significant Capacity: The plant is designed to process up to 3 million tons of corn annually once fully operational. Export-Oriented: Output is targeted for export to Central Asia, Europe, America, and Africa. Neutral to Bearish for Black…