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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...

In the first 50 weeks of the 2025/26 season, European Union countries significantly increased their oilseed exports.   The total volume of deliveries reached 1.833 million tonnes, which is 41% higher than the same period last marketing year, according to data from the European Commission.   The highest export growth rates were recorded for rapeseed and sunflower, while most processed products — meals and vegetable oils — show a decrease in...

Export demand for Ukrainian corn remains weak, although market participants expected it to pick up during the duty-free quota for supplies to Turkey, which is valid until July 31. The main reason for the low activity of importers was a good harvest of barley and wheat in Turkey, which is already being harvested. This reduced the country's need for imported corn, so Ukrainian exporters did not receive the traditional end-of-season premium, as was the case last year.   According to...