Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, the next weekly Black Sea Regional Analysis will be 8 January 2020. Russian Grain Markets: 9-13 December 2019 Domestic prices on the Russian market changed insignificantly. As for export prices, the average milling wheat price grew to $214/MT FOB Black Sea. Purchase prices remained within RUB 12,500-12,700/MT. Feed barley average export price decreased to $186/MT FOB Black Sea, purchase remained unchanged at RUB 10,500/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Corn average export price grew to $170/MT FOB Black Sea, the average purchase price didn’t change: RUB 9,000/MT CPT-port Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew in the Central and Volga Valley regions (+RUB 15/MT) and...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
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