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The winter barley harvest is accelerating in Ukraine, but due to low export demand, purchase prices decreased significantly last week.   Against the backdrop of increased supply and low demand, export prices for feed barley in Ukraine fell by another 200–400 UAH/t to 9,600–9,800 UAH/t or $190–193/t with delivery to Black Sea ports in a week.   Additionally, prices are being pressured by significant barley stocks and low demand from processors. According...

The second wave of heat that has hit Europe, mainly France, Spain and the UK, has caused human casualties and continues to negatively affect the spring crop harvest in France - Europe's largest grain producer.   Since June 21, more than 1,300 deaths have been recorded in Europe related to record-high temperatures (36-45 ° C) that have swept across much of the continent.   World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told X Network that...

Oil prices have started the week on a positive note after hitting their lowest level since the start of the war on Friday as the fragile truce between Iran and the United States is again in jeopardy. August Brent crude futures fell 11.8% to $72/barrel, just 3% above their pre-war level on February 28.   At the same time, the quotes did not react to the US strikes in response to Iran's attack on a Singapore-flagged container ship carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil from...

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 offals5500 ↓ 400Mustard seeds35000Peas11300Coriander32000Corn109509573216214Flax650Chickpea24000Rape-seed oil5900010501240Sunflower oil900Wheat grade II110039410218Wheat grade III10832 ↑...

Weather conditions in major rapeseed producing countries have become the main factor determining the dynamics of the global market. After a sharp drop in oil prices to levels that preceded the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran, it is weather risks that are now forming a speculative premium in rapeseed prices.   Western Europe has been hit by a second wave of abnormal heat this week, with temperatures of 35-42°C, which could reduce yield potential and oil content...

Western Europe has been hit by a second wave of abnormal heat this week, following a period of high temperatures in May. France and western Germany, the EU's key wheat producers, are the worst hit. High temperatures continue to reduce the potential yield of wheat and maize, with temperature records already being set in France, Switzerland and the UK.   According to weather forecasters, the peak of the heat will fall on Friday and the weekend, after which atmospheric fronts will...

In May 2026, China imported 500,000 tons of vegetable oils, an 8.2% increase over the same period last year. In January-May, total imports reached 2.93 million tons, an increase of 17.5% over the same period in 2025, according to data from the customs statistics of the PRC.   The main driver of import growth was palm oil. In May, its supplies increased to 220 thousand tons, which is 25.2% more year-on-year, and in the first five months of the year, imports reached 1.11 million tons,...

Grain procurement prices in Ukraine continue to be influenced by active exports, weather conditions, and the progress of the harvest campaign. As of June 25, 2026, traders are purchasing Grade 2 wheat at an average price of UAH 11,003/t, corn at UAH 10,950/t, barley at UAH 10,000/t, sunflower seeds at UAH 31,800/t, soybeans at UAH 20,800/t, and rapeseed at UAH 24,000/t. Current procurement prices for grain and oilseed crops by region and delivery basis are provided in the table...