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StoneX has raised its forecast for Brazil's soybean harvest in the 2025/26 MY by 1.9 million tons to 181.6 million tons, 1.6 million tons higher than the USDA forecast. The adjustment is due to good yields and an increase in the area sown in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.   The forecast for corn production in the country has also been increased by 1.3 million tons to 137 million tons, although the USDA estimates it at 132 million tons. At the same time, StoneX increased the...

The high-oleic sunflower market in Ukraine cannot yet return to pre-war levels, as the increase in sowing areas in recent years has been offset by weather conditions and unstable premiums.   According to estimates by APK-Inform, in the 2025/26 MY, exports of high-oleic oil may decrease by 8% compared to the previous season to 207 thousand tons.   Changes are also taking place in the geography of exports. Thus, in the 2025/26 MY, the main buyer of Ukrainian high-oleic...

Active demand from Turkey and reduced offers from producers continue to increase corn prices in Ukraine. The growth of stock market quotes also supports the general dynamics of price increases for old and new crops.   During the week, export prices for corn in Ukraine increased by another 150-200 UAH/t to 11,000-11,200 UAH/t or $22-225/t with delivery to Black Sea ports, but farmers continue to hold back sales in anticipation of further price increases.   In April 2026,...

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 offals6000 ↓ 300Mustard seeds35000Peas11500Buckwheat38000Rye7500Coriander32000Corn1099588408600 ↓ 400221217Soybean hulls granulated150Flax30000Soybean meal345Oats10500Rape-seed...

Indian traders have started exporting wheat for the first time in four years as the country's large grain stocks, high world prices and stable freight rates have allowed them to sell small batches to buyers in Asia and the Middle East, Reuters reported, citing market sources.   Thus, according to traders, ITC has started loading 22,000 tons of wheat onto a ship at the port of Kandla for shipment to the United Arab Emirates. According to sources, the export agreement for the said...

Dry and cold weather in the US Plains is negatively affecting the condition of winter wheat crops and spring wheat planting, which continues to push up prices for new crop wheat, which have increased on exchanges by 0.5-2.9% per week and 4.1-11.7% per month.   According to the USDA report, in the United States, between April 27 and May 3, the number of crops in good or excellent condition increased by only 1% to 31% (51% last year), as precipitation fell only in the Midwest, and the...

According to traders, India reduced its palm oil imports in April by 27% compared to March to 505 thousand tons, which was the lowest figure since April 2025. As a result of the increase in palm oil prices, processors preferred cheaper alternatives. Therefore, soybean oil imports increased by 24% to 355 thousand tons, sunflower oil - doubled to 435 thousand tons, and total oil imports - by 10% to 1.3 million tons.   In March and April, palm oil prices in Malaysia reached $1,200/tonne...

Amid high global oil prices, the Brazilian government has decided to increase the use of biofuels domestically, increasing the share of ethanol in gasoline from 30% to 32% in the first half of the year.   This will boost demand for ethanol and increase the amount of sugarcane processed into biofuel to 54% compared to 51% in the previous season.   The timing of the decision coincides with the start of the sugarcane harvest season, when mills will split their harvest between...