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Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa Regional Analysis

Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION Iraq’s wheat production is estimated by the Iraq Wheat Board to be up by 21 percent to 6.3 MMT resulting in the second consecutive year of wheat self-sufficiency for the government. The Board adds that Iraq will have a surplus of 1.6 MMT. The government says that it will not need to import any wheat but that there may be some small imports by private flour millers. Egypt’s consumer price inflation is reported to have dropped a little from 27.5 percent in June to 25.7 percent in July. Food price inflation is down by 0.3 percent to 28.5 percent. Egypt’s government reports that it intends to increase its stock of strategic crops, including w...

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Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.4425/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.295/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Jan 26 Soybeans closed at $10.9125/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Jan 26 Soymeal closed at $301.2/short ton, down $0.1...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: China Buys While Timeline Changes; Wheat Drops on Export Outlook

Once again, the headlines for CBOT trade revolved around news from China, this time in support of both bulls and bears. Bulls benefited from the news of “flash” export sales of 17 Mbu to China and unknown destinations, which was an obvious encouragement to the market. One of the rea...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 1–5 December 2025 Russia’s grain markets remained largely bearish during the first week of December, although some regions showed bullish sentiment. Trends varied between the European and Asian parts of the country. In Siberia, wheat prices declined across all...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.4425/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.295/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Jan 26 Soybeans closed at $10.9125/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Jan 26 Soymeal closed at $301.2/short ton, down $0.1...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: China Buys While Timeline Changes; Wheat Drops on Export Outlook

Once again, the headlines for CBOT trade revolved around news from China, this time in support of both bulls and bears. Bulls benefited from the news of “flash” export sales of 17 Mbu to China and unknown destinations, which was an obvious encouragement to the market. One of the rea...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 1–5 December 2025 Russia’s grain markets remained largely bearish during the first week of December, although some regions showed bullish sentiment. Trends varied between the European and Asian parts of the country. In Siberia, wheat prices declined across all...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 10 December)

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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