Category: Barley

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…

Turkey has already secured around 70% of its 2025/26 barley import needs (0.9 Mt contracted versus 1.3 Mt projected imports) after a 13% drop in domestic output to 6.1 Mt. Russia is the dominant supplier, holding over 50% of Turkey’s barley import market and lifting shipments to 0.5 Mt in H1 2025/26 from 0.2 Mt…

Bullish: Turkish barley imports are projected to surge to 1.3 million tons (from 0.15 million tons), creating strong demand for Russian and Black Sea barley. Bearish: Record EU barley harvest of 56 million tons increases competition, pressuring Russian export prices and margins. Supply Shock: Turkey’s domestic barley harvest fell 13% year-on-year to 6.1 million tons,…

Domestic prices higher: Ukrainian feed barley bids rose to UAH 9,000-10,200/t CPT on tightening seasonal supply. Port values supported: Export terminal prices settled at USD 208-223/t CPT-port amid firm demand from domestic consumers and traders. Corn competition: Cheaper corn limited fresh barley buying as feed mills and poultry producers favored lower-cost alternatives. Neutral to marginally…

Strong demand: Turkey’s TMO booked the full 210,000 tons of feed barley, underscoring firm import needs ahead of late-winter consumption. Competitive pricing: CFR values below $261/ton highlight ample Black Sea supply and restrained upside in near-term barley prices. Logistics pressure: A tight Jan 26–Feb 24 shipment window may temporarily strain Black Sea–Mediterranean freight and support…

Turkey secures 210,000 tons of feed barley at its January 15 tender, confirming solid demand in the $259.50–$269/ton range. Staggered deliveries through late February to seven ports help TMO manage inventories ahead of the spring feeding season. Iskenderun, Adana, and Mersin ports receive the bulk of volumes, signaling strong regional consumption and logistics focus. Neutral…

Logistics boost: Extended Volga River navigation into January allows Russia to maintain grain export flows, including barley, despite the winter season. Stable demand: Iran’s 2,500-ton feed barley purchase confirms ongoing demand for Russian barley, supporting neutral to slightly bullish sentiment. Supply outlook: Volgograd’s 2025 barley harvest of 251,800 tons at 1.74 t/ha suggests adequate regional…