Category: Wheat
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Australian Wheat Exports Surge 14% — Black Sea Pressure
Export Surge: Australian wheat exports rose 14% m/m in January 2025 to 2.607 million tonnes, signaling strong demand. Regional Demand: Southeast Asia absorbed over 55% of Australian shipments, with Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand leading purchases. Competitive Pressure: Larger Australian flows and freight advantages are pressuring Black Sea wheat competitiveness in key Asian markets. Market…
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EU Wheat Exports Rise 9% — Romania Leads
EU wheat exports up 9%: Shipments reached 16.5 million tonnes in 2025/26 MY (as of March 8), signaling stronger EU presence in global wheat trade. Romania leads wheat flows: Romania shipped 5.35 million tonnes, ahead of France at 4.55 million tonnes, consolidating Black Sea–based EU export leadership. Barley exports surge: EU barley exports jumped 90%…
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Ukrainian Wheat Prices Rise in Odessa Ports
Key Takeaways Price gains: Class 2 wheat in Greater Odessa ports rose by 100–150 UAH/t week-on-week to 10,600–11,000 UAH/t CPT-port as of March 11, 2026. FX support: Dollar bids climbed to 215–225 USD/t CPT-port, underpinned by hryvnia devaluation and restrained farmer selling. Mixed exporter behavior: Some exporters without urgent contract needs posted lower bids, signaling…
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Algeria wheat tender: 200,000t bought at $291/mt
Algeria’s OAIC purchased about 200,000 tons of milling wheat in an origin-flexible international tender closed March 10. Estimated purchase price is around $291/mt C&F for April–May 2024 delivery to Mostaganem and Tenes. The modest volume and competitive pricing from non–Black Sea origins are neutral to slightly bearish for Black Sea wheat exporters. Algeria Wheat Tender…
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Ukrainian Wheat Prices Edge Higher on Tight Supply
Stable but firm prices: Ukrainian wheat values held steady with a gradual upward bias amid tight farmer selling. Strong domestic demand: Processors maintained solid demand for both milling and feed wheat across most facilities. Seasonal selling risk: Upcoming spring sowing may prompt selective farmer sales to secure working capital, adding limited supply. Neutral to bullish…
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Tunisia Wheat Tender: 150,000t Secured in March
Total Volume: Tunisia’s ODC secured 150,000 tonnes of wheat (100,000 tonnes soft, 50,000 tonnes durum) in its March tender. Price Levels: Soft wheat was booked as low as $271.69/tonne C&F, while durum wheat traded at $334.49–$334.67/tonne C&F. Delivery Windows: Durum wheat ships earlier in April 2024, with soft wheat following in May 2024. Suppliers &…
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Russian Wheat Exports to Hit 3.6M Tons in March
Export Surge: Russia’s wheat exports rose 33% year-on-year in February to 2.75 million tons, signaling strong global demand and competitive pricing. March Acceleration: March exports are forecast at 3.6 million tons, nearly double last year’s March volume, pointing to improved logistics and favorable weather. Stable Market Share: Cumulative July–March exports are projected at 36 million…
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Global Wheat Production 2026/27: IGC Forecasts 2% Drop
Global output risk: IGC projects a 2% decline in global wheat production in 2026/27, tightening balances after a record 2025/26 crop. Record current harvest: Major exporters, led by Russia, Ukraine, and the EU, are set for unprecedented 2025/26 wheat output, supporting ample near-term supply. Demand strength: Food use of wheat is expanding at the fastest…
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Ukrainian Feed Wheat Prices Rise on Tight Supply
Bullish: Feed wheat prices at Greater Odessa ports rose to 207-215 USD/t CPT on strong import demand and limited farmer selling. Bullish: Weather risks to spring sowing and higher logistics costs are tightening near-term supply and supporting prices. Bullish: Hryvnia-denominated prices gained UAH 50-100/t, reflecting additional strength from currency and parallel gains in milling wheat…