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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 offals3500 ↓ 350Coriander36000Corn710057504000 ↓ 1699191Flax560Chickpea25000Sunflower oil429301350Millet1900015000Wheat grade II8833 ↓ 696110Wheat grade III8490 ↓ 235700 ↑ 2005700...

The increase in the forecast for global soybean production due to the increase in the US harvest estimate by 0.73 million tons to 124.15 million tons (which will exceed the previous season's figure by 8 million tons) has increased the pressure on soybean quotes in Chicago and prices in Ukraine. Additionally, the markets are pressured by favorable weather conditions in the US and Brazil, which so far confirm optimistic harvest forecasts.   November soybean futures in Chicago fell...

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has sharply escalated in recent days. According to the UK Maritime Trade Coordination Office (UKMTO) and relevant monitoring agencies (in particular Lloyd's List), a record wave of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz was recorded in early October. In the first half of October alone, there were 25-26 attacks or threatening incidents with ships in the region, with the intensity of attacks increasing sharply last week, which led to a further increase...

The Romanian Ministry of Defense, after consultations with its Bulgarian colleagues, proposed the creation of a joint NATO military command that would be able to respond promptly to threats in the Black Sea and ensure appropriate coordination of military actions to strengthen security in the region.   The new structure is to unite the efforts of three NATO countries with access to the Black Sea - Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey. Initially, it can operate in Turkey, and from 2028 Romania...

According to analysts' forecasts, in 2026, sunflower production in the Russian Federation may increase compared to the previous year from 17.5-17.8 million tons to a record 19-21 million tons due to favorable weather conditions and an increase in the sown area to almost 12 million hectares.   This will lead to lower sunflower prices in Kazakhstan and increase competition between producers and processors.   The National Association of Exporters KazGrain believes that...

Ukraine's grain market in the second half of October remains influenced by strong new-crop supplies and a substantial gap between domestic and export-oriented delivery bases. Corn continues to face the most noticeable pressure, while milling wheat maintains higher price levels in the port direction. For producers in central regions, harvesting progress, available storage capacity and transportation costs to export channels remain key pricing factors.   Price differences between...

This week's weather has been mostly favorable for harvesting and planting in major grain exporting countries, and next week's forecasts promise even better conditions during important growing seasons.   On Thursday, the markets were affected by the following weather factors: an atmospheric front moving across the US and bringing scattered showers and heavy rain in places (which will interrupt the harvest for several days), an improvement in the short-term forecast for Brazil,...

In October 2026, Ukraine exported only 1.125 million tons of agricultural products, which is about 50% of the expected volumes for this period, as export logistics capacity remains very limited, reported the Minister of Agricultural Policy T. Vysotsky.   Exports of grain crops amounted to 670 thousand tons (or 60% of the total), oilseeds - 184 thousand tons, sunflower oil - 138 thousand tons, and meal - 132 thousand tons.   Currently, Ukraine's transport infrastructure...