Author: Viktoriia Ray
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Ukrainian Feed Barley Prices Fall on Export Weakness
Prices Softer: Ukrainian feed barley fell UAH 100-200/tonne last week to UAH 9,000-10,200/tonne CPT as of December 30, pressured by weak export demand. Export Pressure: Declines in export and related markets weighed on domestic prices despite tightening local supply. Regional Premiums: Southern Ukraine maintains the highest domestic barley prices, supported by better access to export…
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Russian Phytosanitary Inspections Expand Export Access
Expanded inspections: Rosselkhozcenter plans to survey over 20.2 million hectares in 2026 across 58 regions for pests, diseases, and weeds to meet strict importer standards. Export growth: Flaxseed exports from Bashkortostan reached 47,000 tons in early 2025, a 46% year-on-year increase, with China as the main destination. Stricter compliance: Key buyers Egypt, Iran, and China…
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Ukrainian Sunflower Seeds Prices Plunge to Season Low
Prices: Ukrainian sunflower seeds plunged by over UAH 1,000/ton to a season-low of UAH 26,000–27,600/ton. Supply: Harvest reached only 9 million tons versus 11 million tons expected, leaving a 2 million ton shortfall for processors. Trading: Farmer selling slowed sharply as buyers and sellers adopted wait-and-see positions amid weak demand. Logistics: Export constraints and holiday…
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Kazakhstan Corn Financing: 40B Tenge Boost for 2026
Program expansion: Kazakhstan’s Food Corporation increased forward financing for spring 2026 field work to 40 billion tenge from 30 billion tenge in 2025, supporting more farms and higher input needs. Corn inclusion: Corn producers are now eligible under the forward financing scheme alongside wheat, barley, sunflower, flaxseed, and rapeseed, reinforcing the focus on high-margin crops. Long-term lentil…
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Ukrainian Wheat Prices Drop in December on Port Disruptions
Bearish pricing: Ukrainian milling wheat prices in Greater Odessa ports fell USD 6-9/ton in December, ending at USD 208-216/ton CPT (Class 2) and USD 206-214/ton CPT (Class 3). Feed wheat weakness: Feed wheat prices declined by an average USD 9/ton to USD 197-207/ton CPT (port) as buying interest eased toward month-end. Logistics-driven pressure: Military threats,…
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Russian Oilseed Prices Drop; Outlook Weakens
Bearish: Russian soybean prices fell 9.8% month-on-month in November 2025 and are down 24.1% year-on-year amid weak processing demand. Bearish: Rapeseed prices slipped 0.5% on the month and 8.8% year-on-year, reflecting deteriorating margins in the crushing sector. Mixed: Sunflower seed prices rose 1.1% in November but remain 10.7% below year-ago levels, signaling only tentative support.…
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Ukrainian Rail Freight Rates: Grain Stable, Others Mixed
Stable grain logistics: Ukrzaliznytsia keeps grain car rental rates flat at UAH 1,250/day for January 2025, supporting cost predictability for grain exporters and domestic traders. Diverging costs by segment: Tank cars for food products jump 27% while flour car rates fall 27%, signaling shifting demand across processed and liquid agricultural cargoes. Higher bulk freight costs:…
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Ukrainian Sunflower Seed Prices Plunge to 4-Month Low
Sunflower seed prices in Ukraine fell by over UAH 1,000/ton in a week to UAH 26,000-27,600/ton CPT, hitting a four-month low for the 2025/26 season. Missile and drone attacks on Odessa ports have reduced or suspended unloading operations, causing storage bottlenecks and factory shutdowns. Trade activity has slowed sharply as full storage tanks, security risks,…
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Argentina Soybean Yields Jump 77% on Pig Wastewater
Bullish: Argentine field trials show soybean yields rising 77% (2.6 to 4.6 t/ha) and corn yields up 7,000 kg/ha using pig wastewater technology, with notable long-term soil fertility gains. Bearish: Potential future expansion of this technology in South America could add to global soybean supply and pressure prices, while rising Russian fertilizer output may raise…
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Kazakhstan Wheat Prices Rise After State Buyer Steps In
Kazakhstan wheat prices firmed as state-owned Food Corporation began direct purchases, lifting offers for all grades. Black Sea export flows strengthened with Novorossiysk wheat loadings rising 5.7% week-on-week to 409,000 tonnes. Russia expanded export geography as Kemerovo Oblast completed its first-ever 1,200-tonne wheat shipment to Vietnam by rail. Overall tone: Neutral to slightly bullish on…