Category: Barley

Bearish barley supply: Poltava Oblast reports a 37% loss in winter barley, sharply tightening potential 2026 Ukrainian barley availability. Resilient wheat output: Winter wheat losses remain limited at 8%, mitigating broader grain supply risks. Rapeseed expansion: Winter rapeseed area jumps nearly sixfold to 56,400 ha, highlighting strong farmer interest despite 14% winterkill. Strong spring campaign:…

Stable Prices: Ukrainian feed barley bid prices held steady at UAH 9,100–10,500/t CPT and USD 210–220/t CPT port amid limited farmer selling. Sluggish Trading: Purchasing activity remained slow with minimal grain offerings, keeping overall trading volumes muted. Supply Support: A seasonal supply shortage and farmer reluctance to sell in volume continue to underpin current price…

Prices Stable: Ukrainian feed barley bids held at UAH 9,100–10,500/t CPT and USD 210–220/t CPT port over the past week. Farmer Selling Limited: Producers are largely withholding remaining stocks, expecting potential price gains ahead. Upside Risk: Buyers are offering top-tier prices but still struggling to secure volumes, pointing to tight supply and a possible market…

Bearish: Ukrainian feed barley prices fell by UAH 100–300/ton on weak domestic demand and low trading activity. Neutral to Bearish: Port prices stayed flat at USD 210–220/ton CPT, indicating limited international demand despite cheaper domestic supplies. Market Activity: Few buyers focused only on medium-term supply needs, while exporters showed minimal interest in new barley purchases.…

Barley CPT floor at record high: Ukraine raised the minimum barley export price (CPT) to USD 200/mt in May, up from USD 198/mt, the highest level since regulation began. Premium over wheat and corn preserved: Barley maintains a price premium versus wheat at USD 174/mt and corn at USD 168/mt under CPT terms. FOB barley…

Bearish for global feed barley: Western Australia’s barley area is set to rise 6% year-on-year to 2.17 million hectares, adding potential exportable supply and pressuring prices into late 2024. Bearish for wheat: Wheat plantings in Western Australia are forecast to fall 13% to 3.73 million hectares as farmers pivot toward lower-fertilizer barley and higher-priced canola.…

Bearish: Sharp reduction in Kazakh barley exports to Iran (-44% YoY) and China (-36% YoY) weakens demand from key price-sensitive buyers. Neutral: Higher Central Asian demand (notably Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan) partially offsets lost volumes, limiting downside but not removing pressure. Watchpoint: Possible competitive pressure on Black Sea barley FOB quotes if Kazakhstan continues diverting volumes…

Conference Focus: GuGe99 2026 on May 12, 2026, in Nantong will examine rapidly changing barley and sorghum markets in China. Risk & Strategy: Experts will address new risk factors, policy signals, and adaptation strategies for producers and traders. China Demand Signal: Neutral to moderately bullish implications for global barley, especially for Black Sea exporters targeting…

Prices Stable: Ukrainian feed barley traded in a narrow UAH 9,100–9,900/t CPT range, with ports steady at USD 210–220/t CPT-port. Soft Demand: Weak domestic consumption and reduced trader interest are capping upside price potential. Supply Support: Seasonal tightening of grain availability is underpinning values and limiting downside risk. Outlook Neutral-to-Bearish: Market balance currently favors a…

Tunisia’s grain agency (ODC) bought 25,000 tonnes of feed barley via Ameropa at $265.45/tonne C&F. Single-shipment delivery window from May 15 to June 20 with flexible origin terms. Neutral impact for Black Sea suppliers, but the deal sets a benchmark for regional export competitiveness. Tunisia Feed Barley Tender Overview The Tunisian Grain Agency (ODC) has…