Russian Grain Markets: 16–20 October 2023 As of 20 October, Russian farmers harvested grains and pulses from 44.6 Mha which is in line with last year (44.5 Mha), averaging 3.08 MT/ha versus 3.33 MT/ha, a record-breaking year in Russian history. Interestingly, Russia first reports the bunker weight which means grain harvested but not cleaned or graded and only later in the season updates the market with the real figure. Currently, statistics show 137.2 MMT of grains in bunker weight versus 148.1 MMT a year ago. Specifically harvested was:
Wheat: 28.5 Mha vs 29.1 Mha – averaging 3.26 MT/ha vs 3.59 MT/ha – producing 93.1 MMT vs 104.2 MMT Barley: 7.8 Mha vs 7.9 Mha – averaging 2.8 MT/ha vs 3.07 MT/ha –...
What You Need to Know Today: The hot, dry weather forecast continues to drive strength in grain futures with corn and soybeans hitting another day of strong gains. Monday’s Crop Progress and Conditions data were in line with market expectations and showed relatively few concerns for the...
Key Takeaways: The Middle East and North Africa's arid climate and limited water resources have created a structural dependence on imported wheat. Government wheat tenders in major importing countries serve as important benchmarks for global trade, providing insight into exporter competitivene...
Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Bangladesh is reported to have finalized the purchase of 270,000 MT of wheat, including 220,000 MT of U.S. wheat. The U.S. wheat is priced at $322/MT, with an additional 50,000 MT of wheat at $297.90/MT through an international te...
