Author: Viktoriia Ray

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Volume Secured: Algeria’s OAIC bought about 600,000 tons of milling wheat in its February 25 tender. Price Level: Purchase prices ranged between $259 and $260 per ton C&F. Origin Shift: Black Sea suppliers (Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria) dominated, while Argentine wheat was largely absent. Delivery Window: Shipments set for April 16–May 31, 2026 for European/Black Sea…

Brazil Soybean Exports to Bangladesh Open New Feed Route

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Brazil-Bangladesh route opened: Cofco International completed its first-ever 40,000-ton soybean shipment from Brazil to Bangladesh. Feed demand support: Meghna Group of Industries will use the soybeans for animal feed targeting both domestic and export markets. Competitive pressure: Brazil’s market diversification into South Asia adds competitive headwinds for Black Sea oilseed and meal suppliers in secondary…

Ukrainian Corn Prices Rise as Export Demand Revives

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Prices Firming: Feed corn values at Ukrainian ports edged higher on recovering export demand and disciplined farmer selling. Port Bids: Greater Odessa bids reached USD 207–214/t CPT, with Danube ports at USD 206–212/t CPT as of February 25. Hryvnia Gains: Domestic prices rose by UAH 100–150/t, pushing CPT Odessa levels to UAH 10,000–10,600/t. Sentiment: Market…

Ukrainian Agribusiness Financing: UAH 2.8B in Jan

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UAH 2.8 billion in new loans: Ukrainian SMEs secured 559 state-guaranteed portfolio loans in January 2026, supporting working capital and investment needs. UAH 79.3 billion outstanding: A total of 20,711 active loans are now being serviced under the portfolio guarantee program across 28 banks. 56% of guarantee capacity used: Principal liabilities of UAH 34 billion…

Russian Wheat Exports Up 10% but Growth Slows

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Moderating wheat growth: Russian wheat exports for February 1–20 rose 10.6% year-on-year to 1.66 million tons, but momentum has slowed sharply from nearly 50% growth in early February. Quota and geopolitics constrain flows: The export quota effective February 15 and ongoing geopolitical constraints are capping export growth and limiting upside for shipments. Mixed grains picture:…

Kyrgyz Rail Freight Discounts 2026 – 29-35% Cuts

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Policy Duration: Kyrgyz Railways will apply substantial freight discounts from February 1 through December 31, 2026, under Order No. 38 of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. 29% Short-Haul Discount: All export, import, and domestic rail shipments over 1–30 km within Kyrgyzstan receive a 29% tariff reduction, regardless of rolling stock ownership or payment structure.…

EU Wheat Exports Surge 10% as Romania Leads

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EU wheat exports up 10%: Shipments reached 15.38 mln t in 2025/26 MY as of Feb 22, supported by strong Romanian and French exports. Romania leads EU shipments: Romania exported 4.93 mln t of wheat, ahead of France at 4.23 mln t, consolidating its Black Sea export role. Barley exports surge: EU barley exports jumped…

Russian Grain Exports 13% Shortfall — Freight Risk

Feb 24, 2026

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Russian exports lag 13%: Grain shipments are running notably behind last year despite a record harvest, pointing to weaker near-term export momentum. Quota under-fulfillment: The 20 million tonne export quota for 2025/26 is projected to reach only about 17 million tonnes, reflecting structural and logistical constraints. Global oversupply pressures freight: Global grain overproduction and softer…

Ukrainian Wheat Prices Rise on Trader Demand

Feb 24, 2026

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