Author: Viktoriia Ray

  • India sunflower oil imports drop – Argentina tops Russia

    India sunflower oil imports drop – Argentina tops Russia

    India’s sunflower oil imports fell 5% month-on-month in October 2025 to 240.2 thousand tons, signaling softer near-term demand. Argentina overtook Russia as India’s top sunflower oil supplier with 105.3 thousand tons, while Russian shipments slumped 39% from September. Weaker soybean oil imports (down 23% m/m to 405.8 thousand tons) point to broader moderation in India’s…

  • Jordan Wheat Tender: 60,000t Bought at $260/tonne

    Jordan Wheat Tender: 60,000t Bought at $260/tonne

    Neutral: Jordan secured 60,000 tonnes of milling wheat at $260/tonne C&F, setting a competitive price benchmark for April delivery. Neutral: Only half of the planned 120,000 tonnes was purchased, signaling either price sensitivity or a staggered procurement strategy. Neutral: Tight bid spread of less than $5/tonne among five major traders highlights ample global wheat supply…

  • Russian Rapeseed Oil Exports to China Surge 42%

    Russian Rapeseed Oil Exports to China Surge 42%

    Export Growth: Russian agricultural exports to China reached $6.7 billion in Jan–Nov 2025, up 14% year-on-year, reinforcing China’s role as Russia’s top food buyer. Rapeseed Oil Surge: Rapeseed oil shipments to China jumped 42% to exceed $1.2 billion, becoming the second-largest agricultural export after frozen fish. Commodity Concentration: China remained the largest buyer of Russian rapeseed oil,…

  • Agro-Region Group Corn Yields Surge in 2025 Harvest

    Agro-Region Group Corn Yields Surge in 2025 Harvest

    Agro-Region Group Reports Record-Breaking Corn Yields in 2025 Harvest Agro-Region Group achieved an average corn yield of 9.64 t/ha, surpassing planned forecasts. AR Bozna division set a new company record with a corn yield of 11.87 t/ha. Stronger-than-expected production is neutral to slightly bearish for regional corn price dynamics. Market Update Agro-Region Group of Companies…

  • Euronext Wheat Futures Fall on Supply Pressure

    Euronext Wheat Futures Fall on Supply Pressure

    Bullish (Rapeseed): February rapeseed futures jumped 2.4% to €462.75/tonne on bargain buying after December’s 16‑month low and supply concerns following damage to Bunge’s Dnipro vegetable oil plant. Bearish (Wheat): March Euronext wheat eased 0.5% to €188.25/tonne under pressure from abundant global supplies and increased Argentine export competition. Market Overview Euronext wheat futures slipped on January…

  • Kazakhstan Exports to China: Export Expansion Insight

    Kazakhstan Exports to China: Export Expansion Insight

    Policy push: Kazakhstan has formally requested China to accelerate inspections and expand both eligible regions and product lists for agricultural exports. Operational readiness: Kazakh authorities and companies confirmed they are prepared to meet Chinese phytosanitary and documentation requirements. Logistics impact: Expanded Kazakhstan–China trade could modestly ease competition for Black Sea export capacity over the medium…

  • Russian Grain Exports Rise to 52.9Mt — SovEcon

    Russian Grain Exports Rise to 52.9Mt — SovEcon

    Russian wheat exports raised: SovEcon increased its 2025/26 wheat export forecast to 44.6 million tonnes, lifting total grain exports to 52.9 million tonnes. Near-record shipment pace: November and December wheat exports reached 5.1 and 4.2 million tonnes respectively, near all-time monthly highs. Margins turn positive: Falling domestic prices and stable $230/tonne FOB values have shifted…

  • Kirovohrad Sunflower Acreage Hits Record in 2025

    Kirovohrad Sunflower Acreage Hits Record in 2025

    Sunflower leadership: Kirovohrad Oblast posts Ukraine’s largest sunflower sowings and harvest for 2025, reinforcing its key role in Black Sea sunflower supply. Stable grain output: Total grain and industrial crop harvest slips by just 99 tons year-on-year to 3.176 million tons, leaving regional food security intact. Export-driven market: With 90–92% of grain resources sold outside…

  • Russian Wheat Export Duty Cut to Zero Jan 14

    Russian Wheat Export Duty Cut to Zero Jan 14

    Russian wheat export duty cut to zero: Government reduces wheat export duty from 97.3 rubles/ton to zero for January 14–20, easing costs for exporters. Indicative wheat price edges higher: Wheat reference price rises to $229.2/ton from $228.4/ton, indicating slightly firmer market conditions. Barley and corn remain duty-free: Export duties for barley and corn stay at…

  • Ukrainian Millet Prices Surge 60% at Ports

    Ukrainian Millet Prices Surge 60% at Ports

    Bullish: Millet demand prices at Ukrainian ports surged 60% over the final four months of 2025, signaling tightening supply and/or stronger export demand. Market Signal: The sharp price rally may indicate broader tightness in specialty grain markets and improved revenue prospects for Ukrainian millet producers. Millet Prices Surge at Ukrainian Ports According to APK-Inform monitoring,…