Author: Viktoriia Ray
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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…
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Ukraine Agricultural Imports Rise to $9.12B in 2025
Rising import demand: Ukraine’s agricultural imports reached $9.12 billion in 2025, up 13% year-on-year and marking a third straight year of growth. EU dominance: The EU supplied 53.9% of Ukraine’s agricultural imports ($4.914 billion), with Poland leading and expanding its exports by 24%. Diversified sourcing: Asia, Latin America, and Africa all increased sales to Ukraine,…
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Uzbekistan Refined Vegetable Oil Surges 28% in 2025
Uzbek output surges: Refined vegetable oil production in Uzbekistan rose 27.7% year-on-year to 204,600 tons in 2025. Import dependence shifts: Refined sunflower oil imports from Kazakhstan more than doubled to 125,000 tons, signaling deeper regional integration. Regional headwinds for Black Sea exporters: Stronger Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan trade may limit refined sunflower oil demand for Ukrainian and Russian…
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Ukraine Wheat Exports to Reach 17.6M Tons in 2025/26
Exports Rising: Ukraine’s wheat exports are forecast to reach 17.6 million tons in 2025/26, an 11.5% year-on-year increase, boosting global supply from the Black Sea region. Production Recovery: Wheat output is projected at 23.1 million tons, up 2.9% from the prior season, supported by a 4.8% expansion in sowing area to 5.1 million hectares. Soft…
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Kyrgyzstan Fertilizer Export Ban Hits Spring Supply
Kyrgyzstan has imposed a six-month ban on mineral fertilizer exports outside the Eurasian Economic Union to secure supplies for the spring planting season. The country needs around 287,000 tons of fertilizers annually but currently covers only 55% of this requirement through imports. Transit cargoes and substandard imported fertilizers are exempt from the restrictions, limiting disruption…