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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 9 – 13 December 2024Russian grain markets remained relatively stable but, in some areas, especially export platform, prices were bearish. Part of the reason behind a bearish trend is the potential decrease of stocks. As of early December, stocks of agricultural companies in Russia dropped by 21.3 percent versus last year showing 31.70 MMT. A month ago, this comparison was only 16.2 percent down versus last year. The biggest drop in stocks has been registered in the Black Soil region and export areas near ports. At the same time, grain stocks in Siberia are slightly higher than a year ago. Prices appreciated in the Black Soil Region and in the south, were stable in the Urals, and depreciated in Siberia.Russia most like...

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