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Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa Regional Analysis

Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION Grain markets have been upset by concerns that Russia could stop its export of wheat and sunflower seed on a temporary basis due to the recent drop in world prices. Discussions are expected in Russia this week between the Ag ministry and industry representatives regarding a temporary stop. Egypt has freed funds to allow the release of 139,000 MT of corn and 60,000 MT of soybeans that had been delayed in discharge due to non-payment. The released shipments are for use in the poultry industry. Pakistan’s Gwadar port reportedly handled 200,000 MT of Russian wheat imports in the last three weeks. Five more vessels from Russia are said to be enroute. Tran...

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Summary of Futures

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