Author: Viktoriia Ray
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Ukrainian agricultural exports to Poland Surge via Road
Polish border crossings handled roughly half of Ukraine’s February road-based agricultural exports, averaging 4,000–5,300 tons per day. Road freight is dominated by processed and value-added products such as poultry, oilseeds, meals, and food products, with bulk grain flows remaining minimal. Romania has emerged as the second-largest corridor via the Porubne–Siret crossing, while Hungarian routes remain…
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Kazakhstan Sunflower Oil Exports to China Soar
Export acceleration: Kazakhstani sunflower oil exports to China jumped 56% year-on-year to 81,500 tonnes in the first four months of 2025/26 MY. Meal breakout: Sunflower meal shipments to China surged 3.9-fold to a record 69,700 tonnes over the same period. Long-term potential: With China’s oil and fat market at ~18 million tonnes annually, Kazakhstan’s current…
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Argentine Sunflower Seed Imports Pressure Bulgarian Market
Bearish near term: Rapid influx of Argentine sunflower seeds equal to roughly one-sixth to one-seventh of Bulgaria’s annual output is creating immediate oversupply and price pressure. Inventory overhang: Around 600,000 tons of Bulgarian sunflower seeds remain in storage, intensifying competition with cheaper imports. Regulatory risk: Industry demands strict testing of imports for residues from EU-banned…
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Ukrainian Feed Corn Prices Rise on Tight Supply
Domestic strength: Ukrainian feed corn prices rose to UAH 9,000–10,300/t CPT on tight farmer selling and strong demand from traders and local consumers. Export weakness: Port prices slipped by USD 3–4/t to USD 207–214/t CPT-port, signaling softer international demand and limiting further domestic gains. Market Update Ukraine’s feed corn market extended its upward trend last…
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Egypt Soybean Imports Hit Record 5M Tons
Record Imports: Egypt imported 5 million tons of soybeans in 2025, the highest volume in its history. Further Growth Ahead: Imports are projected to rise to 5.5–6 million tons this year, a 10–20% year-on-year increase. Demand Drivers: Expansion of the poultry sector and increased domestic soybean crushing capacity are boosting import needs. Market Structure: All…
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MHP Wheat Acreage Hits Record for 2026 Harvest
Record wheat acreage: MHP Central Hub sowed over 25,000 ha of wheat for the 2026 harvest, the highest in company history. Healthy oilseed crops: More than 8,900 ha of winter rapeseed for the 2025 harvest are currently in good condition. Diversified 2026 plans: The hub plans 52,000 ha of corn, 22,000+ ha of high-oleic sunflower,…
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Kazakhstan Agricultural Exports Rise Despite Trade Decline
Resilient agriculture: Non-commodity exports, including agricultural products, increased their share of total exports from 35.2% to 36.4%, partially offsetting weakness in the mineral sector. Weaker trade surplus: Kazakhstan’s trade surplus shrank 33.3% to $14.2 billion as exports fell 3.2% while imports rose 7.4%, pressuring the current account and the tenge. Rising import demand: Agricultural imports…
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India Sunflower Oil Imports Drop 27%; Argentina Gains
Bearish for Black Sea suppliers: India’s sunflower oil imports from Russia and Ukraine fell sharply, with combined volumes down 27% year-on-year in January and further weakness across the October–January period. Supportive for alternative origins: Argentina rapidly expanded its share of India’s sunflower oil imports, with October–January shipments rising more than fourfold, tightening competition and pressuring…
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Ukrainian Rapeseed Export Prices Up USD 3-5/MT
Export prices rise: Ukrainian rapeseed export values gained USD 3-5/MT amid stronger global rapeseed and canola markets. Firm port bids: CPT port bid prices ranged between USD 544-553/MT, offering competitive Black Sea benchmarks. Biofuel demand support: Higher biofuel sector demand and oil market uncertainty linked to US-Iran talks underpinned global price strength. Domestic slowdown: Local…
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Bulgaria Sunflower Imports Hit Record Volumes
Scale of imports: Bulgaria has contracted up to 400,000 tons of Argentine sunflower seeds, equivalent to around 26–27% of its 1.5 million ton domestic crop. Regional impact: Combined Bulgarian and Romanian purchases could exceed 500,000 tons, significantly boosting sunflower seed availability for Balkan processors. Price arbitrage: Argentine FOB values at $470–500/MT and CIF Bulgaria at…