Category: Corn

Ukrainian feed corn prices jumped UAH 100-400/t week-on-week as of May 15, with southern region levels peaking at UAH 11,400/t CPT. Strong domestic and export demand, combined with limited farmer selling, is driving a bullish short-term outlook. The UAH 700-1,700/t premium in the south underscores regional supply tightness linked to access to export infrastructure. Market…

Corn exports seen up 18%: Ukrainian Grain Association projects corn exports at 26 million tons in 2026/27, outpacing USDA’s 23 million-ton forecast. Improved production outlook: Snowier winter and better soil moisture support a 4% rise in the 2026 corn harvest to 32.6 million tons. Trade flows shifting: Export focus pivots toward Indonesia, Egypt, and Turkey…

Prices firmer: Ukrainian feed corn export prices rose by USD 1-2/t week-on-week, supported by stable demand and constrained supply. Supply tightness: Weather risks, delayed sowing, and production concerns are underpinning a mildly bullish market sentiment. Global competitiveness: Ukrainian corn is losing price competitiveness versus Argentine origin, but Argentine dryness is supporting world corn prices. Ukrainian…

Enselko Group completed 2026 spring sowing across more than 96,000 hectares with a strong focus on corn. Corn accounts for 74% of the planted area, indicating strategic positioning toward export-oriented corn markets. All fieldwork was completed within optimal agronomic windows under favorable moisture and temperature conditions, supporting yield potential. Neutral to mildly bullish implications for…

Corn ethanol growth: Brazil’s corn-based ethanol production rose 12.26% year-on-year to 9.19 billion liters in 2025/26. Feedstock shift: Corn ethanol now accounts for 27.28% of total ethanol output, underscoring a structural move away from sugar cane. Total output softer: Overall ethanol production fell 3.56% to 33.72 billion liters, despite the expansion in corn-based capacity. Global…

South Korean feed buyer NOFI secured 136,000 tons of feed corn via an international tender at around $270/ton C&F for September arrivals. The tender covered only 66% of the initially planned 207,000 tons, hinting at either limited seller availability or buyer resistance at current price levels. Contracts were split between Mitsui and Cargill, with small…

Prices Surge: Ukrainian feed corn rose by 100–200 UAH/t this week, with most bids at 9,600–10,300 UAH/t as of May 8. Regional Premiums: Southern Ukraine recorded peak prices up to 11,200 UAH/t CPT on strong domestic and trader demand. Tight Supply: Limited farmer selling and firm export values are tightening the balance and underpinning a…

South Korea’s FLC booked 132,000 tonnes of feed corn via a May 7 tender at around $268/tonne C&F for September arrival. Sucden and Mitsui will supply two shipments (65,000 t and 67,000 t), highlighting competitive global pricing with only marginal price differences. Neutral to bearish for Black Sea corn as “any origin” terms and tight…

Bearish corn outlook for Black Sea exporters: Brazil’s upgraded 2025/26 corn forecast to 137 mln t signals stronger export competition and potential pressure on Ukrainian and Russian FOB premiums. Higher Brazilian soybean output: Soybean production raised to 181.6 mln t on better yields and expanded acreage in Rio Grande do Sul, reinforcing Brazil’s dominance in…