Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Grain markets in the MENA region are quiet due to the Musim Eid holidays that extends through 9 June. The FAO forecast Egypt to have above average grain crops in 2025, much of which is due to improved availability of high yielding seed stocks and higher government set purchase prices for wheat. Imports for 2024/25 are seen as reaching 14 MMT for wheat with corn imports at 8 MMT. Wheat imports are also said to be higher due to increased levels of wheat flour exports by Egypt. Sudan is the largest importer of Egyptian wheat flour. Actual cereal production for 224 is seen as 9.4 MMT for wheat and 7.2 MMT for corn. Egypt’s CNF cost for wheat is about $230 to $240 depen...
What You Need to Know Today: CBOT markets pared Monday’s sharp losses as traders booked short profits and adjusted positions ahead of the Grain Stocks report that USDA will release Wednesday afternoon. The 7-day QPF forecast from NOAA now shows heavy rain across the central and western C...
Key Takeaways: Comparative advantage encourages countries to specialize in goods they can produce at a lower opportunity cost and rely on trade for others. Differences in climate, land, infrastructure, and technology help determine where agricultural commodities can be produced most efficientl...
Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Iran is reported to have completed its rail link from the border with Afghanistan to the Iranian port of Chabahar on the Gulf of Oman — the link is expected to be fully operational in early 2027. This will be Afghanistan&rsq...
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