Category: Corn

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…

Program expansion: Kazakhstan’s Food Corporation increased forward financing for spring 2026 field work to 40 billion tenge from 30 billion tenge in 2025, supporting more farms and higher input needs. Corn inclusion: Corn producers are now eligible under the forward financing scheme alongside wheat, barley, sunflower, flaxseed, and rapeseed, reinforcing the focus on high-margin crops. Long-term lentil…

Bullish: Ukrainian corn exports dominate Black Sea activity, supported by strong EU and Turkish demand and rising prices. Bearish: Persistent geopolitical and security risks around Ukrainian port infrastructure threaten potential export disruptions. Bullish: Tight US export availability for January–February underpins Ukraine’s competitiveness in nearby shipment slots. Bullish: Domestic Ukrainian corn prices are firming, reflecting robust…

Ukrainian Corn Prices Drop as Holiday Demand Softens; China Signals Long-Term Market Shift Ukrainian corn down: Feed corn bids eased by UAH 100–300/t this week to UAH 8,100–9,600/t CPT amid weaker export demand and pre-holiday trader caution. China’s expansion: Beijing targets an extra 50 million tons of grain, mainly corn and soybeans, aiming to sharply…

Feed corn FOB Black Sea bids eased to USD 210-218/tonne and asks to USD 214-222/tonne for Dec–Jan, down USD 1-3 in under a week. Ongoing attacks on Ukrainian port and energy infrastructure are constraining seaborne exports and weighing on importer demand. Corn remains Ukraine’s most actively exported crop, but persistent logistics bottlenecks are keeping price…