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The US trade war against other countries is increasing uncertainty in global markets and has already weakened the dollar against other currencies as it has undermined confidence in the US. Traders fear a global crisis that will reduce demand in commodity markets.   In Ukraine, on the eve of Easter, high seasonal demand for food wheat remains, which supports prices, especially against the background of a shortage of offers from farmers who have started sowing and reduced trading...

According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in the 1st quarter of 2025, imports of major agricultural crops decreased by 40.8% to 22.7 million tons compared to the same period in 2024, and in monetary terms - by 41.2% to $9.7 billion. In March alone, the physical volume of imports decreased by 30% compared to February to 5.34 million tons.   In 2023, China increased imports of major agricultural crops by 11.7%, but in 2024 it decreased by 2.3% to 157.52 million...

According to analysts, in 2025, agricultural production in Mexico will be the lowest in the last 7 years, and the situation with corn will be especially critical.   According to the Bank of Mexico, in 2022, agricultural production reached a record 294 million tons, in 2023 it decreased to 293 million tons, and in 2024 – to 281.5 million tons. Experts from the Agricultural Markets Consulting Group (GCMA) predict that in 2025, production will decrease to 280.3 million tons, which...

Trades per week Harvest 2024 sunflower DAP center Ukraine, April 26200 UAH/t, sunflower meal DAP border of Ukraine 247 $/t, sunflower oil DAP border of Ukraine 1037 $/t, sunflower oil DAP Odesa $1105/t.   Trump lowered tariffs on all countries to 10% for 90 days, while raising tariffs on China to 125% in response to his 84% tariff on the US. Against this backdrop, the EU postponed the imposition of tariffs on US goods, which were due to take effect on April 15, for...

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 offals7500 6800 ↓ 75 380 Mustard seeds 25000 Peas 13500 Rye 12000 Coriander 27000 Corn10562 9704 9700 9700 ↑ 6 ...

According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), in March, Malaysia increased its crude palm oil (CPO) production by 16.76% compared to February from 1.18 to 1.38 million tonnes, palm kernels by 18.23% from 284,959 to 336,918 thousand tonnes, crude palm kernel oil by 15.2% from 130,146 to 149,923 thousand tonnes, and palm kernel pulp by 20.74% from 142,997 to 172,655 thousand tonnes.   At the same time, palm oil exports in March increased by only 0.91% compared to February, from...

The US President continues his chaotic tariff policy, and yesterday announced a temporary suspension of tariffs on consumer electronics (smartphones and computers) and chip manufacturing equipment for all countries, and leaves tariffs on these Chinese-made goods at 20%, exempting them from the recently imposed 125%.   This once again demonstrates the ill-considered policy of high tariffs and the weakness of his position towards China. The president was forced to cancel the tariffs...

According to the USDA FAS Annual Oilseeds and Processed Products Report, in 2025/26, Australia will increase its oilseed production, including canola, for the fifth consecutive year by 3.5% to 6.15 million tonnes, which will be the third highest in history. The increase in canola production will be facilitated by an expansion of the sowing area and improved yields.   Due to an increase in domestic canola processing by 18% to 1.3 million tons, its exports will decrease by 4% to 4.65...