Category: Barley

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…

Bullish: No bullish or supportive factors can be identified because no current market data or news has been provided. Bearish: No bearish or negative drivers can be assessed in the absence of concrete price, trade flow, or fundamental information. Market Update Not Available No actionable market update can be produced at this time because the…

Old-crop prices stable: Ukrainian barley trades in a narrow 10,800–11,100 UAH/t range, below exchange-rate-implied values due to weak demand. Turkish tender supportive: A 200,000+ t Turkish tender for March–May delivery underpins regional Black Sea demand and price floors. New-crop trade emerging: Initial new-crop barley price indicators are setting producer expectations for the upcoming marketing season.…

Neutral/Steady Demand: Jordan’s MIT booked 50,000 tonnes of feed barley at $260/tonne C&F for first-half July shipment, confirming ongoing import needs without signaling acute tightness. Competitive Pricing: Ameropa undercut six major global traders by up to $5.50/tonne, setting a key C&F benchmark for feed barley and underscoring ample export supply. Slightly Bearish for Black Sea…

Domestic price gains: Ukrainian feed barley bids rose by UAH 100-500/ton to UAH 9,100-10,500/ton CPT on tightening seasonal supply. Stable export values: Port prices held steady at USD 218-224/ton CPT, signaling steady but not aggressive export demand. Mildly bullish tone: Seasonal supply contraction and selective domestic buying are supporting prices, while flat port values may…

Trade Resumption: Russia shipped about 55,000 tons of barley to Tunisia in Jan–Feb 2026, ending a two-year pause in this trade flow. Higher Pricing: The average export price to Tunisia rose to roughly $236/ton FOB, up from about $175/ton in 2024. Strong Export Pace: Russian barley exports exceeded 470,000 tons in the first two months…

Procurement Completed: Turkey’s TMO secured 175,000 tonnes of feed barley at the March 13 tender, fully meeting its planned volume. Domestic Stocks Favored: Around 86% (150,000 tonnes) was sourced from barley already in Turkish customs warehouses at $270–$305/tonne EXW. Limited New Imports: Only 25,000 tonnes was booked on a C&F basis at $274/tonne, signaling modest…

Prices Edge Higher: New-crop Ukrainian feed barley export prices rose to USD 206-212/t CPT-port as of March 12, 2026, up USD 1-5/t week-on-week. Weather Risk Premium: Concerns over winter weather damage and higher production costs are providing support to prices. Demand Support: Strong import demand is underpinning Ukraine’s position as a competitive Black Sea barley…