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Successful Ukrainian drone attacks have virtually halted navigation through the Azov-Don Canal and the Kerch Strait since July 10, prompting ports in Azov, Rostov-on-Don, and Taganrog to halt grain shipments. Azov ports account for nearly 25% of Russia’s grain exports, while Black Sea ports account for over 50%.   As a result of a massive and successful strike on August 12, 2026, all three key grain terminals in the port of Novorossiysk were put out of action and completely...

The critically low water level in the Danube leads to an increase in the cost of barge freight from Ukrainian ports and limits vessel capacity, which reduces the capacity of the Danube route and slows down the export of agricultural products precisely at a time when it is critically important for the country.   Amid logistical difficulties, shipowners keep freight rates high, which reduces the competitiveness of Ukrainian grain on the world market.   Meanwhile, freight...

As of August 17, 2026, 34.6 million tons of grain and leguminous crops were threshed in Ukraine from 7.9 million hectares or 61.2% of the projected areas (+5.25 million tons per week) with an average yield of 4.38 tons/ha, while last week it was 4.3 tons/ha.   In terms of cultures, the following were collected: wheat – 23.82 million tons (+4.08 million tons per week) from 4.86 million hectares or 94.1% of the area with an average yield of 4.91 tons/hectare, barley...

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, $ FOB, $ DAF, $ CIF, $ Wheat mill offals4000Rye grade II6500Coriander36000Corn800072009000 ↑ 1265185200Flax24000580Oats8500Rape-seed oil590001020 ↓ 1512651335Wheat, grade I230Wheat grade II87506990 ↓ 487800Wheat...

The lack of a deal with Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump has repeatedly announced, and Iran's constant attacks on tankers keep oil prices high.   October Brent crude futures rose 6% last week to $88.5/barrel (+2.9% month-on-month), but their further growth was limited by information about the continued transit of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.   Meanwhile, the US continues to block Iranian oil exports in an attempt to force it to negotiate under...

ASAP Agri experts analyzed four scenarios for the export of grain and oilseed crops from Ukraine in the 2026/27 MY and concluded that, depending on the operation of the ports of Greater Odessa and the Danube, exports could amount to 13.8 to 45.8 million tons. The data from the study was published by latifundist.com .   USDA analysts in their August report raised their forecast for the production of major agricultural crops in Ukraine to 85.7 million tons, and ASAP Agri experts raised...

The Midwest and Plains have been hit by heavy storms and showers this past week, which will continue to improve corn and soybean crop conditions, although some southern areas received less rainfall. This trend is expected to continue into next week. In most of the Central and Southern Plains, temperatures remain quite high and precipitation is lower. Scattered rains occurred in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, where dry conditions were observed. A new wave of precipitation is...

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, $ FOB, $ DAF, $ CIF, $ Wheat mill offals5500 ↑ 750Mustard seeds33000Rye grade II6500Coriander36000Corn8800851372009000 ↑ 1045185200Flax2400022000 ↓ 8000580Lupine14000Oats8500Rape-seed oil10401265Wheat, grade...