Category: Barley

Bearish: Ukrainian feed barley prices fell USD 2–6/ton in most ports amid weak export demand. Bearish: Exporters are suspending purchases to monitor Northern Hemisphere crop prospects, limiting spot demand. Bearish: Strong competition in the Chinese market is pressuring export prices despite tight farmer selling. Ukrainian Feed Barley Price Overview Feed barley prices for the 2025…

Stable Inland Prices: Ukrainian feed barley bids held steady at UAH 9,100–10,500/t CPT amid balanced domestic fundamentals. Softening Port Values: Port quotations eased by USD 1–2/t to USD 216–222/t CPT-port on weaker export demand. Limited Farmer Selling: Producers are holding back stocks, expecting higher prices and supported by firm feed sector demand and high logistics…

Jordan Secures 50,000 Tons of Feed Barley at $256.95/MT in Competitive Tender Jordan’s MIT purchased 50,000 tons of feed barley from Bunge at $256.95/MT C&F for August 2024 delivery. Bunge’s winning bid undercut six other major grain operators by $1.81–$17.53/MT, highlighting strong competition. Any-origin terms and the August shipment window favor Black Sea new-crop participation…

Bullish: Ukrainian feed barley prices edged higher on tightening domestic supply and selective buyer demand. Bullish: Port values firmed to USD 218-224/t CPT, supported by reduced grain availability and logistical constraints. Bullish: Modestly improving purchasing activity ahead of the new season underpins a broadly supportive price outlook. Risk Factor: Ongoing logistical difficulties in the Black…

Russia Reinstates Barley Export Duty After One-Year Hiatus Policy shift: Russia reinstates a barley export duty at RUB 540.8/ton after a year at zero. Divergence across grains: Wheat and corn export duties are reduced, signaling export prioritization for these crops. Price driver: Barley’s indicative price rises to $229.4/ton, up $21.4/ton from the previous period. Market…

Kazakhstan offers the lowest barley price into China at $209.1/t, undercutting Russia and other key exporters. Chinese barley demand remains muted with stable port prices and low trading activity, limiting upside for Black Sea exporters. Kazakh barley exports to China fell 31% y/y in Sep–Feb 2025/26, highlighting softer demand or competition from existing stocks. Kazakh…

Planting Focus: Vinnytsia Oblast targets 55,000 ha of spring barley in 2025, far exceeding 10,000 ha planned for spring wheat. Progress to Date: As of March 27, spring barley and wheat sowing each stand at around 2% of planned area, with peas at 7% completion. Crop Conditions: Winter crops in the region have resumed active…

Bullish: Ukrainian feed barley bids climbed to USD 207-212/tonne CPT-port on March 26, 2026, supported by strong forward demand and production uncertainty. Bullish: New-harvest barley remains discounted at USD 183-195/tonne CPT-port, highlighting tight nearby availability and active hedging by buyers. Bullish: EU production downgrades, adverse weather, and fertilizer supply risks linked to the US-Iran conflict…

Jordan secures 50,000 tons of feed barley at $259/MT C&F for July 2025 delivery via state grain buyer MIT. CHS wins the tender with the most competitive offer, undercutting five major global trading houses. Tight $6/MT bid spread from lowest to highest offer highlights strong competition and adequate global barley supply. Any-origin clause heightens competition…

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