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The low probability of China purchasing American soybeans and improving planting conditions in the US are increasingly putting pressure on quotes in Chicago, especially against the backdrop of active exports of soybeans and soybean products from South America.   July soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade fell another 5.8% last week to $409.7/t, losing 8.5% over the month, while November futures fell 5.3% over the month to $417/t.   According to the NASS report, as...

Last week, wheat stock quotes continued to fall, losing about 5.8-10.9% in two weeks amid improving weather conditions in exporting countries and the start of harvesting a new crop in the US and China.   Favorable weather for sowing has been established in Ukraine, with abundant precipitation and low temperatures, which has a positive effect on the development of winter and spring crops and increases harvest potential.   According to NASS Crop Progress, in the USA, as of...

The Kazakhstan Association of Flax Producers has published a review of the state and prospects of the global flax market, in which it noted a steady growth in demand for linseed oil.   According to the association's forecast, the global flaxseed oil market will be worth $5.5 billion in 2026, and will grow to $8 billion by 2033 (CAGR 5.5%) due to increased consumption of plant-based omega-3s and bio-based coatings in construction, as well as the development of the cosmetics...

In the 2025/26 MY, China refused to purchase canola meal from Canada, as a result of which it significantly increased imports of sunflower meal. At the same time, it increased supplies of meal from Ukraine and Kazakhstan and reduced purchases from the Russian Federation.   Over the seven months of the current season, Ukraine's share in total imports of sunflower meal to China increased compared to the corresponding period of the previous season from 57% or 461 thousand tons to...

The management of Ukrzaliznytsia is requesting an increase in freight rates by at least 45% in order to continue the debt restructuring process and stabilize the company's financial condition, which has deteriorated due to losses caused by the war.   According to the chairman of the board of UZ O. Pertsovsky, the company can no longer compensate for the expenses of other sectors of the economy with its own funds.   A 45% tariff increase will not fully compensate for...

The weighted average purchase price of grains and oilseeds in Ukraine on CPT terminals, EXW elevators, CPT processors, FCA, CPT dollar, FOB, DAF, CIF Purchase prices in Ukraine  CPT terminal, UAH EXW elevators, UAH CPT processor, UAH FCA, UAH FCA, $ CPT terminal, $ DAF, $ CIF, $ Wheat mill offals6100 ↓ 250Mustard seeds35000750Peas11300Coriander32000Corn11056 ↓ 599661 ↓ 569400 ↓ 80224215Lupine13000Chickpea24000Sunflower oil13001100Wheat grade II110039410219Wheat grade...

US stock indexes fell sharply on June 5, 2026, breaking a long-term rise. The Nasdaq index fell by 4.18%, the S&P 500 by 2.65% (the biggest daily drop since January 20), and the Dow Jones by 1.35%. The market did not support even the positive May report on the US labor market, as it increased investors' concerns about the Federal Reserve's continued high interest rates.   Due to the fall in stock indices, market capitalization decreased by more than $2.5 trillion in 24...

India increased vegetable oil imports by 2.6% to 1.3 million tonnes in May, boosted by increased soybean oil supplies. However, experts say lower-than-usual palm oil imports could lead to increased inventories in key producing countries Indonesia and Malaysia, putting pressure on its prices.   After palm oil prices lost their advantage over other oils, Indian processors increased their purchases of soybean oil from South America in May.   Soybean oil imports increased by...