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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 2 - 6 January 2023    With a historic grain crop and the upcoming Russian Orthodox Christmas holidays, traders seem to have taken a winter break which may last the first two first weeks of January rather than one week because in Russia the old new year is celebrated too. The government is using this time to test the attitude of market operators and to announce several important updates. First, Russia will impose an export quota for grains beginning 15 February until 30 June 2023. This export quota is 25.5 MMT. Also, the rice export ban is extended until 30 June 2023. Sunflower oil export remains duty free. GASC continues buying Russian wheat and returned to tenders. 28 December saw the first tender since J...

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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Russian Grains Market: 8–12 December 2025 Russia’s grain market continued its bearish trend that began in early December. Global fundamentals remain the primary pressure point, and Russia is no exception given its strong linkage to international trade flows. Exceptions include barte...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 17 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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