Category: Corn

Bearish: Ukrainian feed corn export prices declined USD 1–2/ton amid a stronger global supply outlook and USDA’s upward revisions to US and Chinese production. Supportive: Farmer reluctance to sell and stable buyer demand in Ukraine are helping to limit further price erosion despite geopolitical and global market pressure. Global Competition: South Korean tenders favoring South…

US corn output surges: Global 2025/26 corn production is projected at 1,283 Mt (+4.3% y/y), driven by a 12.5% jump in US output to 425.5 Mt. Ukraine strengthens export role: Ukraine’s corn crop is seen up 8.2% to 29 Mt, enabling it to maintain 23 Mt of exports despite EU production decline. Trade flows reshuffle:…

Feed corn bids firmed: Domestic Ukrainian feed corn prices rose by UAH 100-400/ton week-on-week to UAH 8,300-9,900/ton CPT. Port values edged higher: Corn prices at Ukrainian ports increased by USD 2-3/ton to USD 201-210/ton CPT-port. Farmer selling restraint: Limited farmer willingness to sell, combined with strong domestic demand, continues to support bullish price momentum. Infrastructure…

First U.S. corn cargo since 2018: A 57,855-tonne shipment arrived in Chittagong on January 7, signaling renewed U.S. price competitiveness in Bangladesh. Import growth: Bangladesh’s 2025–26 corn imports are forecast at 1.5 million tonnes, up 6% year-over-year, driven largely by expanding poultry feed demand. Brazil’s dominance challenged: Brazil currently holds a 93% share of Bangladesh’s…

Thailand tightens corn import rules: From January 1, feed corn imports must be certified as originating from non-residue-burning production. Imports already down sharply: Corn imports fell 27.59% to 1.46 million tonnes in January–November 2025, led by Myanmar at 82% of volume. Regional flows at risk: New environmental compliance could further restrict Southeast Asian corn shipments…

Investment Focus: AsiaAgroFood secures 2.5 billion tenge (~$5.6M) state funding to expand deep corn processing capacity in Almaty Region. Sector Support: Part of a broader 4 billion tenge 2026 government program to strengthen Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex. Value Addition: Emphasis on high-value corn products and water‑saving technologies could tighten regional feed corn availability over time. Timeline…

Ukrainian feed corn prices have risen by UAH 100-400/ton since early January, reaching UAH 8,300-9,900/ton CPT as of January 9. Southern Ukraine is leading the market with the highest corn premiums due to limited farmer selling and strong trader demand. Supportive export market dynamics are reinforcing the bullish trend and sustaining upward price pressure. Farmer…

Harvest Progress: Ukraine has harvested 28.661 million tonnes of corn from 4.001 million hectares, reaching 91% of the forecast area. Stable Yields: Average corn yield stands at 71.6 c/ha, supporting a robust overall grain and legume harvest of 58.815 million tonnes. Market Tone: Near-complete harvest and solid production outlook point to a neutral to slightly…

Mildly bullish: Strong export demand and limited farmer selling are supporting a gradual increase in Ukrainian feed corn prices. Restraining factors: Port slowdowns, infrastructure damage, and ongoing military risks are capping further upside in prices. Export-driven strength: Feed corn remains the most actively exported crop, as exporters seek volumes to cover previously concluded contracts. Ukrainian…

Agro-Region Group Reports Record-Breaking Corn Yields in 2025 Harvest Agro-Region Group achieved an average corn yield of 9.64 t/ha, surpassing planned forecasts. AR Bozna division set a new company record with a corn yield of 11.87 t/ha. Stronger-than-expected production is neutral to slightly bearish for regional corn price dynamics. Market Update Agro-Region Group of Companies…