Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Israel, and South Africa are target countries in the region for India’s wheat export program in 2022. In 2021 the main region importers of Indian wheat were Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and UAE. Total wheat exports by India in 2022 could be as high as 10 MMT. Experts say that this level of exports could be very difficult for India due to limited bulk grain storage and export facilities. Egypt will send a wheat import delegation to India this week in the hopes of facilitating wheat imports. It has been said that Egypt could import as much as 12 MMT of Indian wheat, but most experts feel that this quantity could not be shipped by India. A...
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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