Category: Barley

China barley imports to edge up to 10.5 million tons in 2025/26, with domestic output rising to 2.3 million tons, signaling modest demand growth. Australia and Canada retain dominance in China’s barley supply despite higher prices, while Black Sea origins remain marginal players. Black Sea exporters stay price-competitive (Kazakhstan at $182.81/ton, Russia at $214.24/ton versus…

Trading Freeze: Kazakhstan barley trade has largely halted, with shipments near a standstill in both domestic and export channels. Price Stability: Domestic prices remain at 87,000–90,000 tenge/t EXW, while export prices hold at $250–260/t FOB Aktau despite minimal activity. Risk Aversion: Uncertainty around VAT procedures and escalating tensions in Iran have pushed market participants into…

Price Benchmark: Jordan booked 50,000 tons of feed barley at $260.50/ton C&F for June shipment, setting a key Eastern Mediterranean reference. Partial Coverage: Only 42% of the 120,000-ton tender was filled, implying potential follow-up tenders and sustained demand visibility. Competitive Pressure: Bunge undercut rival offers by up to $5.48/ton, signaling strong global supply competition and…

Port prices edge higher: Ukrainian feed barley port prices increased to USD 218-224/t CPT despite weakening domestic demand. Domestic prices stable: Bid levels held at UAH 9,100-10,300/t CPT, with southern regions maintaining a premium. Limited buyers support prices: Reduced buyer participation but higher bids from remaining purchasers helped prevent price erosion. Export market provides support:…

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…