Category: Corn

Strategic Investment: Kazakhstan has completed the first phase of a $1.5 billion deep corn processing facility in the Zhambyl region. Significant Capacity: The plant is designed to process up to 3 million tons of corn annually once fully operational. Export-Oriented: Output is targeted for export to Central Asia, Europe, America, and Africa. Neutral to Bearish for Black…

Prices Rising: Ukrainian feed corn prices increased by UAH 100-200/t week-on-week, reaching UAH 9,100-9,900/t CPT nationally. Regional Premium: Southern regions record the highest levels, with feed corn up to UAH 10,700/t CPT amid intense competition for raw materials. Demand-Driven Rally: Strong domestic and export demand coupled with farmers’ reluctance to sell is tightening supply and…

China Resumes Argentine Corn Imports After 15-Year Hiatus COFCO International purchased approximately 34,000 tonnes of Argentine corn, marking the first shipment to China since 2009. The deal follows China’s 2024 authorization of Argentine corn imports and coincides with Argentina’s expected record harvest. The cargo will be shipped from COFCO’s Timbues terminal and is destined for…

Bullish: Ukrainian feed corn prices at export ports gained USD 1–2/t on strong export demand and farmer premiums for large-volume shipments. Bullish: Corn remains the most actively exported grain, supported by firm international prices and tightening supply at Black Sea terminals. Market Update Feed corn purchase prices at Ukrainian ports edged higher at the start…

Bullish: Ukrainian feed corn prices extended their rally on tight farmer selling, strong domestic and export demand, and ongoing logistical constraints. Bearish: Buyer resistance above UAH 9,800/t CPT could cap further short-term gains unless supply tightness or external support intensifies. Ukrainian Feed Corn Market Overview The Ukrainian feed corn market retained a strong upward trajectory…

Russian corn exports to Turkey surged 54% year-on-year, reaching 550,000 tons from September 2025 to March 20, 2026. Q1 2026 shipments accelerated sharply, with 360,000 tons delivered January–March 20, a seven-fold increase versus last year. Turkish Grain Agency demand is strong, with 630,000 tons of feed corn contracted since January 2026, supporting Black Sea export…

Corn: Russia reinstates a corn export duty at RUB 212.2/ton after five months at zero, mildly bearish for Russian corn exports. Wheat: Wheat export duty jumps 37% to RUB 707.8/ton, increasing export costs and potentially tightening Russian export competitiveness. Barley: Barley export duty remains at zero despite a rise in its indicative price, supporting continued…

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Sharp Price Gains: Ukrainian feed corn prices rose UAH 700–1,100/t since January 2026, reaching UAH 9,000–10,600/t CPT by March 27. Supportive Fundamentals: Tight farmer selling, strong domestic demand, and firm export interest are reinforcing a bullish market tone. Regional Premiums: Southern Ukrainian regions continue to command the highest bid levels due to proximity to key…

Bullish: Ukrainian corn prices rose to $214–218/ton CPT-port as steady exports around 2.3 MMT/month and higher fertilizer costs underpin the market. Bullish: Elevated fertilizer prices linked to Middle East conflict are reshaping global corn planting strategies and may constrain future yields. Bullish: Analysts expect the upward price trend to persist through mid-April despite currently ample…