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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets 11–15 September 2023  Russian grain markets plummeted on reports of another large crop and huge carryover which is not traditional for this time of the season. We are talking about 140 MMT of new crop plus around 27 MMT of old crop (carryover). Russia started the 2023/24 season quite well, already exporting 14 MMT but stocks are putting tremendous pressure on the market. What farmers and traders cannot predict are the whims of the government and export duties. Export duties have been growing like there is no tomorrow. RUB was weak but not weak enough to offset the growth of the export duty as most of the grain is traded internationally and pricing starts at CIF if not at FOB position. Despite some appreci...

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Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.525/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.5125/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.28/bushel, up $0.1175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $368.8/short ton, up $1.1 fro...

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.525/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.5125/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.28/bushel, up $0.1175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $368.8/short ton, up $1.1 fro...

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