2022/23 Crop Export Update The historic drought that impacted Argentina one year ago resulted in a drastic 38 percent decline in grain production during the 2022/23 season, reaching only 83.4 MMT, the lowest figure since 2008/09. This decline had a significant impact on agro-industrial shipments, which fell by 40 percent compared to 2022, reaching the lowest level since 2009. Throughout 2023, a total of 55.9 MMT of grains, by-products, and vegetable oils were shipped from Argentine ports. This represents a reduction of 37.6 MMT compared to 2022 and 44.5 MMT less than the record set in 2019 when 100.5 MMT of agro-industrial products were shipped from Argentine ports.
If we break it down by product, the impact on grains was greater than...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
Key Takeaways: Drought remains a major threat to global agricultural production, particularly in regions with limited rainfall and growing water scarcity. Commercially available drought-tolerant traits in corn, soybeans, and wheat have generally delivered modest yield improvements, limiting th...
Russian Grain Markets: 8-12 June 2026 The Russian grain market was highly volatile during the week. The export market, the primary driver of domestic prices, remained stagnant, and bearish sentiment persisted. Weaker demand and expectations for a strong upcoming harvest encouraged exporters to...
