Author: Viktoriia Ray

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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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in Wheat

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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in Freight

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

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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

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Wheat prices firming: Ukrainian wheat values moved higher on stronger trader demand and supportive export dynamics. Quality premium widening: Buyers are paying up for high-quality milling wheat, signaling tighter supplies of top-grade material. Stable processing activity: Processors maintain existing raw material volumes, limiting aggressive price moves from the industrial side. Clear grade differentiation: A consistent…

Ukrainian agricultural exports to Poland Surge via Road

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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…

Kazakhstan Sunflower Oil Exports to China Soar

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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…

Argentine Sunflower Seed Imports Pressure Bulgarian Market

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in Sunflower Seeds

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…

Ukrainian Feed Corn Prices Rise on Tight Supply

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