Category: Barley

Key Takeaways Ukrainian feed barley prices rose by UAH 100/t w-o-w as of February 20, now trading at UAH 9,100–10,300/t CPT. The southern region commands the top of the price range, reflecting a logistics premium for export-oriented flows. Tight domestic supply and aggressive trader competition are supporting a bullish price structure with limited near-term downside.…

Jordan secures 50,000 t feed barley from CHS at $251.50/tonne C&F for June shipment. Competitive tender environment with nine major traders and a narrow price spread among top bids. Neutral to slightly bearish signal for Black Sea exporters as unrestricted origin widens supplier competition. June C&F price reference at $251.50/tonne suggests comfortable global feed barley…

Stable domestic bids: Ukrainian feed barley prices held at UAH 9,000–10,200/t CPT, with southern regions at the upper end of the range. Firming port values: Export prices in ports inched up to USD 218–226/t CPT on tightening availability. Limited farmer selling: Producers remained reluctant to sell despite strong trader demand, supporting price levels. Sentiment: Overall…

Demand Signal: Tunisia’s ODC booked 50,000 tonnes of feed barley via an international tender, reinforcing steady North African demand. Price Benchmark: C&F price range of $276.90–$278.16 per tonne sets a fresh reference level for Near East feed barley imports. Supplier Split: Bunge and Louis Dreyfus Company each secured 25,000-tonne parcels, highlighting competitive global supplier interest.…

Price Benchmark: Jordan secured 50,000 tonnes of feed barley at $284/tonne C&F, setting a key reference level for Mediterranean barley values. Partial Volume: Only half of the planned 120,000 tonnes was purchased, signaling cautious demand and potential for a follow-up tender. Tight Spread: Competing offers were clustered between $286.45 and $290/tonne C&F, highlighting limited seller…

Volume Shortfall: TMO secured 225,000 tons of feed barley, about 30,000 tons below the planned 255,000-ton tender volume. Price Benchmark: Successful offers ranged between $266.2 and $279 per ton C&F, setting a near-term reference for Black Sea feed barley values. Port Allocation: Largest allocations go to Bandirma, Izmir, and Mersin at 50,000 tons each, with…

Port prices higher: Ukrainian feed barley rose by USD 2-7/t to USD 215-225/t CPT-port on strong export interest. Stable domestic bids: Barley bids held around UAH 9,000-10,200/t CPT as farmers limited new sales. Supported by tight supply: Restricted farmer selling and firm export demand are underpinning current price levels. Ukrainian Feed Barley Market Update Ukrainian…

Bullish: EU barley exports projected at 11 million tonnes in 2025/26, the highest in a decade, supported by strong feed demand from the Middle East and China. Bearish: Export window may narrow as French supplies decline and new Southern Hemisphere harvests offer buyers alternative origins. Bullish: Tight Black Sea barley availability is boosting EU competitiveness…

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…

Prices Stable: Ukrainian feed barley prices held steady last week in both UAH and USD terms. Sluggish Trading: Overall trading and purchasing activity remained slow amid cautious buyer behavior. Limited Supply: Insufficient raw material availability supported prices and prevented downward pressure. Neutral Outlook: Balanced supply-demand conditions kept the market in consolidation without a clear bullish…