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In recent years, there has been an active redistribution of the global sunflower oil market - the Black Sea region is losing positions due to reduced production and logistical problems, while Argentina is opening new sales markets and increasing supplies to old ones.   According to USDA, Argentina's share in global sunflower oil exports has grown from 7% in 2016/17 MY to 10% in 2024/25 MY, and in 2026/27 MY it may reach 13%. For comparison, the shares of Ukraine and the Russian...

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 offals6100 ↓ 250177Mustard seeds35000Peas1175011300Coriander32000Corn1141997919500 ↓ 15224 ↓ 2214Soybean hulls granulated150Soybean cake340340Sunflower oil...

Starting June 1, Ukrzaliznytsia is changing the rental rates for wagons owned by the Transport Logistics Center branch, the company's website reports.   So, compared to the tariffs in effect in May, from June 1, rental rates will change: wagons – grain carriers – increase from 2660 UAH/day to 3271 UAH/day (excluding VAT), tanks for transporting food products – increased from 1400 UAH/day to 1500 UAH/day, gondola cars - decrease by 100 UAH/day to 1650...

Plans to increase U.S. biodiesel production by 60% by 2026 and limit the use of imported oil for biofuel production continue to push up soybean oil prices in Chicago, with even a drop in oil prices not stopping them from reaching new record highs.   The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to extend a ceasefire for sixty days and begin talks on Iran's nuclear program, but President Trump must approve the terms of the deal. The memorandum of understanding states that...

Heavy rains have been falling across the Midwest this week, especially in the South, improving the condition of soybean and corn crops. Forecasts are calling for dry weather next week, with occasional showers, which should help complete soybean and corn planting and develop the crops.   The Central, Southern and Northern Plains have also received good rainfall this week, which will continue through the weekend and into next week. The rains will not be able to significantly improve...

According to forecasts by the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture, in 2026 the country will harvest almost 5 million tons of wheat, which will allow it to abandon its imports for the fourth year in a row, Reuters reports. The main condition for a good yield will be favorable weather conditions, since most of the harvest depends on the availability of rainwater and well water, rather than river irrigation.   According to estimates by the country's Ministry of Water Resources,...

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 offals6100 ↓ 250177Mustard seeds35000Peas1175011300Coriander32000Corn11419 ↑ 3697919500 ↓ 15226214Soybean hulls granulated150Soybean cake3408000340Sunflower oil...

Analysts at the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, due to better-than-expected yields, have raised their forecast for soybean production in Argentina in the 2025/26 MY from 48.6 to 50.1 million tons, while the USDA estimates it at 48 million tons.   As of May 21, 2026, soybeans in Argentina were harvested on 74.7% of the planned area, and the average yield was 3.28 t/ha, which was the highest in the last six seasons.   According to the NASS report, as of May 24, soybeans were...