Grain
Egypt is interested in Ukrainian wheat, despite seasonal decline in activity
Despite the seasonal decrease in activity during the holy month of Ramadan, Egypt is interested in purchasing Ukrainian wheat.
Feed corn prices fell by $1–3/t in Ukrainian ports
Traders have mostly already formed export batches, and the supply from farmers has increased due to the need for working capital.
BIMCO predicts growth in global grain shipments by sea
The key drivers were exports from South America, soybeans and wheat – and this is already supporting freight indices.
USDA reduced Ukrainian corn export forecast for 2025/26 MY
In the February report, the corn harvest in Ukraine was left at 29 million tons, but the export forecast was reduced to 22 million tons.
Lukoil tried to enter the grain trading market, — Bloomberg
The Russian oil and gas corporation planned to diversify its business through grain trading in Dubai, but US sanctions thwarted the project before operations could begin.
Shelling of ports leads to accumulation of about 10 million tons of grain, — Ministry of Economy
Russian shelling of port infrastructure affects the pace of grain exports from Ukraine and leads to the accumulation of products.
Ukrainian corn prices hit 5-month high
Prices are being pushed up by demand from Turkish buyers and logistical disruptions.
Israel considers 50% duty on feed wheat from Black Sea countries
At the same time, American agricultural products will receive duty-free access and state subsidies for wheat imports from the United States.
In January, Ukraine exported over 3 million tons of grain
In total, since the beginning of the 2025/26 marketing year, the total export of grains and legumes is 18.71 million tons.
Agricultural exports to African countries are promising for Ukraine, — UCAB
The Ukrainian Agricultural and Food Association believes that agricultural exports to African countries could strengthen Ukraine’s position and relieve the European market.
