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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 2 – 6 December 2024Export duties were the key driver followed by forex and increased freight costs for rail deliveries which are the main channel of grain delivery to the ports both from Russian territory and occupied territories of Ukraine. Before, freight was not a major factor but now it is! Some traders are switching to truck deliveries if distances are relatively small as fuel in Russia is inexpensive compared to the rest of the world. All of the above hinders Russian farmers from receiving the price they deserve and the price which the global market is prepared to pay. December wheat exports are estimated at around 3.5 MMT which is slightly lower than the average for the past several years.Russian wheat des...

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Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.475/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.2925/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.45/bushel, up $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $294.7/short ton, down $0.3...

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