Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION Pakistan’s wheat imports in 2024/25 could drop to almost nothing as a result of the very good harvest in 2024 – up by 3.2 MMT. Wheat production was well above the average at a record level of 31,400 MMT. In 2023/24, before the bumper harvest, Pakistan imported about 2.8 MMT of wheat. According to a recent FAO report, wheat prices in Pakistan have dropped by at least 35 perent from 2023 levels.
Egypt reports its Suez Canal income has dropped by $6 billion in eight months due to vessels rerouting away from regional attack risks and avoiding the Suez Canal route. Egypt’s government is considering changing food subsidy programs to a d...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...