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Grain and oilseed procurement prices in Ukraine are showing mostly downward movements across some delivery bases. The most notable declines are being observed in corn and sunflower prices, while Grade 2 wheat remains stable and soybean prices have strengthened slightly under some delivery terms. As of September 9, 2026, Grade 2 wheat is being purchased at UAH 8,700/t, corn at UAH 7,500/t, barley at UAH 6,420/t, sunflower seeds at UAH 19,100/t, soybeans at UAH 16,833/t, and rapeseed at UAH...

According to Oil World, the US increased soybean oil imports in July compared to the same period last year from 13 to 33 thousand tons, and in total, 170 thousand tons of oil have been imported since the beginning of the season (147 thousand tons for the same period last year).   Despite record oilseed processing volumes in the US in recent months, domestic supply has not been able to meet the rapidly growing demand for vegetable oils. As a result, the US remains a net importer of...

Sunflower oil demand prices in India fell by $30/t to $1,440/t CIF Mumbai during the week amid a sharp increase in supply from the Black Sea region and forecasts of a decline in demand from India after increasing supplies in recent months, especially of cheap soybean oil.   Demand prices for Russian sunflower oil for delivery in September-October decreased by another $30-40/t to $1,250-1,260/t FOB per week, which increased pressure on prices in Ukraine, where demand prices also fell...

Despite the sharp increase in oil prices over the past two weeks, palm and soybean oil quotes have shown relative stability, while increased supply of sunflower and rapeseed oil continues to push prices down.   November Brent crude futures rose 3.4% for the week (+14% for two weeks) to $98/barrel as renewed missile strikes between the US and Iran and restrictions on oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz kept demand for biofuels and prices for vegetable oils and oilseeds high. But...

The forecast for soybean and corn yields and production in the US, published by Stone X experts on the eve of the USDA report, exceeds the average estimate of analysts and the August estimate of the USDA, which could lead to a sharp drop in stock quotes on Friday if the USDA shows the same data in the September report, where yield estimates will be revised based on physical measurements from the fields, rather than farmer surveys, as was the case in the August report.   Recall that...

Grain procurement prices in Ukraine remain relatively stable, although corn prices are strengthening on some delivery bases. The oilseed market continues to show mixed dynamics, with sunflower prices edging lower on an EXW basis while soybean prices have increased under some delivery terms. As of September 8, 2026, Grade 2 wheat is being purchased at UAH 8,700/t, corn at UAH 8,300/t, barley at UAH 6,420/t, sunflower seeds at UAH 19,571/t, soybeans at UAH 16,833/t, and rapeseed at UAH...

The Government of Ukraine has increased the list of goods for the export of which the Ministry of Economy will be able to extend the payment deadlines established by the National Bank up to 180 days, if appropriate applications are received.   The list includes the main grain and oilseed crops - wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn, soybeans, rapeseed and sunflower, as well as soybean, sunflower, rapeseed and mustard oils, oilcake and other types of agricultural products.   The...

The rise in oil prices to a 3.5-month high continues to support high prices for rapeseed and canola, as well as active export demand in Ukraine.   November Brent crude futures rose 9.3% during the week to a 3.5-month high of $96.2/barrel (+18% for the month) amid a new halt in oil exports from the Persian Gulf and uncertainty over the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.   November canola futures on the Winnipeg Exchange rose 1.1% last week to CAD 823/t or $596/t (+3.5%...