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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 23 – 27 June 2025 Grain markets remained slightly bearish because harvesting is ongoing and traditionally with and excess of grains on the market, prices are bearish. However, the first cuts of wheat showed poor results and encouraged farmers to wait and see. The average yield of wheat is slightly above 3 MT, compared to over 4 MT per hectare at this date a year ago. On the one hand, farmers could potentially expect better prices but global bearish trends most likely will not allow this to happen. A lot will depend on the government’s moves with respect to export duties for wheat and other commodities. The market is ready for the new season, and everybody is looking forward to the termination of quotas and...

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 20 August)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

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