Author: Viktoriia Ray
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TAS Agro Corn Expansion: Sunflower Acreage Soars 2026
Crop shift: TAS Agro expanded corn to 9,800 ha and sunflower to 24,000 ha in 2026, while cutting soybean acreage by over 65%. Profitability focus: Strategy driven by stronger cultivation economics and more efficient production cost balancing for corn, sunflower, and winter rapeseed. Market effect: Added corn area is modest for the Black Sea region,…
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Ukrainian Sunflower Seed Prices Surge on Oil, FX Volatility
Sunflower seed prices in Ukraine rose to processor bids of UAH 28,500–30,500/t, supported by stronger sunflower oil values and currency volatility. Working sunflower seed purchase prices settled around UAH 29,200–29,500/t FCA, reflecting firm demand from processors. Sunflower meal prices weakened to UAH 9,500–9,800/t FCA in central and southern regions amid subdued buyer interest. Market sentiment…
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Russian Barley Exports Resume to Tunisia
Trade Resumption: Russia shipped about 55,000 tons of barley to Tunisia in Jan–Feb 2026, ending a two-year pause in this trade flow. Higher Pricing: The average export price to Tunisia rose to roughly $236/ton FOB, up from about $175/ton in 2024. Strong Export Pace: Russian barley exports exceeded 470,000 tons in the first two months…
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Turkey Feed Corn Tender: 280,000 Tons Secured
Turkey Secures 280,000 Tons of Feed Corn in Latest Tender Confirmed demand: Turkey’s TMO secured 280,000 tons of feed corn, reinforcing steady regional consumption needs. Tight logistics margins: Narrow $1–3/ton spread between EXW and C&F prices highlights competitive freight and efficient logistics. Time-sensitive shipments: Compressed March 25–April 10 delivery window points to urgent nearby demand,…
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Russian Wheat Export Duty Reinstated at 135.4 RUB/ton
Policy shift: Russia reinstates a wheat export duty of 135.4 rubles/tonne from March 18 after a nine-week suspension. Mixed price signals: Wheat prices hold steady at $231.5/tonne, while barley and corn indicative prices edge lower. Competitiveness impact: The renewed wheat duty is mildly bearish for Russian export competitiveness versus other Black Sea origins. Russia Reinstates…
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Black Sea Grain Market: Update Pending
Incomplete data: No commodity prices, trade volumes, tenders, or policy details were provided, preventing a factual Black Sea market update. Data required: Actual market information (prices, logistics, weather, policy) is needed to construct a compliant financial news report. No substantive market data or news was included in the input, only a meta-level explanation that the…
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Ukrainian soybean export prices hit 16-month high
Bullish: Ukrainian soybean export bids have climbed to USD 450-455/t CPT port, a 16-month high, supported by strong global vegetable oil and energy-linked markets. Bearish: Growing South American supply is pushing regional soybean prices lower, potentially capping further upside for Ukrainian export values. Market Update Ukrainian soybean export bid prices are holding at USD 450-455/t…
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Kyrgyzstan Corn Production Seen as Most Profitable
Kyrgyzstan is prioritizing corn as its most profitable grain crop, alongside barley and wheat, within a broader production push. Farmers adopting drip and sprinkler irrigation systems gain access to subsidies and low-interest concessional loans. Spring sowing in southern Kyrgyzstan follows a 14% year-on-year decline in the 2025 grain harvest, highlighting tightening regional supplies. Neutral impact…
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Odesa Grain Unloading Recovers, Railcars Fall
Greater Odesa railcar unloading recovered to 1,270 grain railcars per day as of March 12, up 112 units week-on-week. Danube grain corridor weakened sharply, with unloading dropping to just 20 railcars per day and only 10 railcars en route. Pipeline to Greater Odesa thinned, as total grain railcars in transit fell by 481 units to…