Author: Viktoriia Ray
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Astara Dry Port Grain Terminal Expansion by AGT CARGO
AGT CARGO plans to build a new grain terminal at the Astara dry port to expand capacity beyond the current 500,000 tons per year. The company set a historic record by processing around 180,000 tons of grain via Georgia’s Poti port on the Trans-Caucasian route in 2025. AGT CARGO is exploring containerized grain shipments from…
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Russian Rapeseed Oil Exports Surge 37% in 2025
Exports surge: Russian rapeseed oil exports rose 37% y/y to 1.58 million tons in 2025, with revenues jumping 54% to over $1.6 billion. China-driven demand: China took 1.4 million tons (90% of exports), 6.5x its 2019 volume, cementing its role as the key price driver. Diversification efforts: Iran tripled imports to become the second-largest buyer,…
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EU Sunflower Seed Processing Falls to Nine-Year Low
Bearish for Black Sea sunflower seeds: EU sunflower seed processing fell to 7.4 million tonnes in 2025 (from 9 million in 2024), a nine-year low that weakens demand for Ukrainian and other Black Sea origins. Capacity shift to rapeseed: Refineries in the Netherlands, France, and Bulgaria are reallocating crushing capacity to rapeseed as sunflower processing margins deteriorate.…
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Algeria Barley Tender: 200,000t Bought at $260/MT
Volume Surge: Algeria’s OAIC quadrupled its initial feed barley tender, purchasing 200,000 tons versus the planned 50,000 tons. Price Benchmark: The deal was concluded at approximately $260/MT C&F, setting a key reference level for upcoming barley tenders. Origin Dynamics: Partial sourcing from Western Europe underscores competitive pressure on traditional Black Sea exporters. Timing Impact: Delivery…
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Russian Wheat Exports Jump 59% in February
Export surge: Russian wheat exports for February 2024 are forecast at 3.3 million tons, up 59% year-on-year from 2.07 million tons. Back to normal levels: Projected exports are in line with the five-year February average of 3.27 million tons, signaling normalized Black Sea flows. Bearish for prices: Strong export momentum and ample Black Sea supply…
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Georgia Grain Transit Corridor Boosts Kazakhstan Flows
Georgian ports nearly double throughput: Combined port traffic rose from 13 million tons in 2022 to a record 25 million tons via Batumi alone in 2025, underscoring Georgia’s emergence as a key grain transit corridor. Rail bypass boosts capacity and speed: A new bypass route through the pass has increased Georgian railway capacity and reduced…
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US Soybean Oil Inventories Hit 19-Month High
Inventories Surge: US soybean oil stocks climbed to 988,000 tonnes by end-December, a 22% rise since the season start and the highest level in 19 months. Demand Softens: Soybean oil consumption fell to 12.2 million tonnes in 2025 from 12.4 million tonnes a year earlier amid persistent biofuels sector weakness. Crushing at Record Pace: Record…
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Kazakhstan Pakistan Trade Agreements Boost Logistics
Logistics Deepening: Kazakhstan and Pakistan signed 32 commercial agreements worth $189.8 million, strengthening regional supply chain links across logistics, energy, and infrastructure. Agro-Industrial Expansion: A $20 million joint venture for sugar production in Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region underlines growing regional food processing capacity and value-added exports. Freight Implications: Multimodal cooperation between Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and Pakistan’s…
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Kazakhstan Grain Exports Surge via Caspian Routes
Logistics Diversification: Kazakhstan is expanding use of Trans-Caspian grain routes to Europe and North Africa, reducing reliance on traditional Black Sea lanes. Stable Russian Flows: Rostov-on-Don handled over 8 million tons and 3,800 vessels in 2025, confirming resilient export activity with wider reach into Asia and Africa. Oilseed Ambitions: Planned investment in Caspian oil-loading terminals…
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Russian Rapeseed Oil Exports Surge 37% in 2025
Exports surge: Russian rapeseed oil exports jumped 37% in 2025 to 1.58 million tons, with revenue up 54% to over $1.6 billion. China dominates demand: China took 90% of Russian rapeseed oil exports (1.4 million tons), 6.5x higher than 2019 levels. New markets emerging: Iran, North Korea, Morocco, Mauritius, and India expanded or resumed imports,…