Author: Viktoriia Ray
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Kazakhstan-China Grain Transport: Faster Rail Routes
Operational streamlining: Kazakhstan and China agreed to simplify grain cargo procedures and cut border delays on key rail crossings. Volume growth: Bilateral rail cargo volumes rose 11% in 2025 to 35.6 million tons, with TCTR container traffic up 15% to 36,000 TEUs. Infrastructure boost: Second track construction on the Alashankou-Dostyk section and planning of the…
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Ukrzaliznytsia Freight Car Repairs: New Standard Prices
Operational transparency: Ukrzaliznytsia has unified pricing and work scopes for private freight car repairs across all repair facilities. Cost predictability: A single base price and standardized repair lists enable railcar owners and grain traders to plan maintenance budgets more accurately. Market alignment: Prices are benchmarked against private repair companies, with streamlined overheads to keep tariffs…
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South Korea Soybean Meal: 120k Tons Secured in Tenders
Strong South Korean demand: Buyers secured 120,000 tons of soybean meal in dual tenders for March–May 2025 delivery, locking in near-term feed coverage. Stable international pricing: Narrow price spread of about $2/ton (C&F) between KFA and NOFI tenders signals steady global soybean meal values. Origins concentrated outside Black Sea: Supply is sourced from the U.S.,…
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Ukraine Feed Corn Prices Rise as Farmers Hold Grain
Feed corn bids firmed: Domestic Ukrainian feed corn prices rose by UAH 100-400/ton week-on-week to UAH 8,300-9,900/ton CPT. Port values edged higher: Corn prices at Ukrainian ports increased by USD 2-3/ton to USD 201-210/ton CPT-port. Farmer selling restraint: Limited farmer willingness to sell, combined with strong domestic demand, continues to support bullish price momentum. Infrastructure…
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Russian Wheat Production Up to 89.5M Tons — USDA
Production upgrade: USDA FAS raised Russia’s 2025/26 wheat harvest forecast to 89.5 million tons (from 87.5 million), with carryover stocks up to 14.688 million tons. Exports steady: Wheat export forecast held at 44 million tons despite larger crop, below IKAR’s 46 million ton potential including Crimea. Near-term pressure: January shipments expected to slow on holidays,…
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Russian Fertilizer Exchange Doubles in 2025
Exchange volumes doubled: Russian mineral fertilizer trading on the St. Petersburg Exchange jumped to 294,000 tons in 2025, up 101% from 146,000 tons in 2024. Ammonium nitrate leads demand: Ammonium nitrate accounts for more than one-third of exchange sales, with urea-ammoniac mixtures and nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizers following. Price caps unchanged: Maximum fertilizer prices remain fixed at…
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Makhachkala Grain Terminal to Boost Capacity 30% in 2026
Capacity Growth: Grain handling at Makhachkala Commercial Seaport rose 17% year-on-year in 2025 to 300,000 tons. Near-Term Expansion: First stage of a new grain terminal in 2026 is expected to boost capacity by 30% to about 390,000 tons annually. Long-Term Positioning: Full terminal completion by end-2028 aims to make Makhachkala the largest grain facility on…
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Ukraine vegetable oil exports drop 10% in 2025
Logistics Shift: Ukrainian rail vegetable oil exports fell 10% to 1.598 million tons in 2025, but port-directed shipments surged 66%, signaling a major reorientation toward seaborne routes. Border Pressure: Border crossing rail volumes of vegetable oil dropped 44.8% to 672,000 tons, reflecting capacity constraints and shifting trade routes. Processing Resilience: Oilcake and meal exports rose…
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Russian Sunflower Seeds Surpass 50% Self-Sufficiency
Sunflower self-sufficiency tops 50%: Domestic sunflower seed supply in Russia passed the 50% mark in 2025, with sales rising 15% year-on-year. Broader seed security nearing target: Overall seed self-sufficiency across major crops approached 70%, moving closer to the 75% national food security goal. Regional leaders in localization: Altai Krai lifted its share of Russian sunflower…
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Sustainable Soybeans India: ADM & Bayer to 100K Farmers
Program Expansion: ADM and Bayer will scale their sustainable soybeans initiative in Maharashtra from 25,000 to 100,000 farmers by 2029. Area Growth: Cropped area under the program will rise from 35,000 to 200,000 hectares across seven districts. Sustainability Focus: The initiative is built on the ProTerra framework, emphasizing optimized production, biodiversity protection, and stronger post-harvest…