Category: Corn

Bullish: Ukrainian feed corn prices gained to UAH 9,400-10,200/t, with southern regions up to UAH 11,100/t CPT, supported by strong domestic and export demand. Bullish: Farmer sales restraint is tightening spot availability, creating a supply-demand imbalance that favors sellers and sustains upward price momentum. Bullish: Port prices at USD 218-226/t CPT-port indicate that export competitiveness…

Ukraine has completed 43% of its planned 6.003 million hectares of spring grain planting, lagging behind last year’s 57% pace. Corn and sunflower planting are both at 30% of planned areas, introducing timing and weather risks for yield potential. Soybean planting is slower at 18% of the target area, while sugar beet planting is nearly…

Price Gains: Ukrainian feed corn prices rose by UAH 100–200/t week-on-week as of May 1, reflecting strong market momentum. Regional Premiums: National prices range from UAH 9,400–10,200/t CPT, with the southern region reaching up to UAH 11,100/t CPT. Supportive Fundamentals: Robust domestic and export demand, combined with limited farmer selling, are tightening supply and supporting…

Ukrainian feed corn prices rose by USD 1-2/t week-on-week, reaching USD 218-226/t CPT in Greater Odesa and USD 216-223/t CPT in Danube ports as of April 30. Price growth slowed as buyers resisted further premiums to protect margins despite firm demand. Farmer selling remains tight, with producers holding out for maximum prices amid supportive international…

Asian demand support: Taiwan’s MFIG booked 65,000 tons of US feed corn for July–August delivery, underscoring steady regional demand. US competitiveness: The $218.43/bushel C&F purchase from CJ International highlights US corn’s strong pricing in the Pacific basin. Limited Black Sea impact: The deal is broadly neutral for Black Sea exporters, who remain focused on MENA…

Neutral: 150,000 tons of new annual corn processing capacity supports stable domestic demand and offers new offtake options for Kazakh producers. Slightly Bearish: Planned expansion of corn cultivation in Shardara, Zhetisay, and Maktaaral could increase supply enough to cap regional price gains. Structural Shift: Greater focus on value-added corn products (starch, glucose, oil) may gradually…

South Korea Secures 60,000 Tons of Feed Corn at Competitive Price Competitive Benchmark: South Korea secured 60,000 tons of feed corn at $275.79/ton C&F, setting a reference price for Asian feed corn. Partial Tender Fill: Only 43% of the planned 140,000-ton tender was contracted, leaving 80,000 tons potentially still to source. Neutral for Black Sea:…

Bullish: Ukrainian feed corn rose 100–300 UAH/t this week on strong domestic and export demand, lifting most prices to 9,300–10,000 UAH/t CPT and up to 10,900 UAH/t CPT in the south. Bullish: Tight farmer selling and limited spot availability are constraining supply, reinforcing a firm price outlook if export momentum persists. Bullish: Southern region premiums…

Firm Import Demand: Tunisia’s ODC returned to the market and secured 27,000 tonnes of feed corn at $267.09/tonne C&F after a failed tender, signaling steady North African demand. Competitive Origins: “Any origin” terms and staggered delivery windows increase competition between Black Sea, Western European, and Americas suppliers for Tunisia’s nearby demand. Price Rebound: The new…

Bullish: Ukrainian feed corn prices at ports climbed USD 3-5/t w/w to USD 215-224/t CPT on strong Turkish demand. Bullish: Turkey’s 3 MMT corn import quota with a reduced 5% duty is creating immediate buying interest in Ukrainian origin. Bullish: Ukrainian producers are withholding spot offers, tightening supply in anticipation of further price gains. Bullish:…