Market of complex and potash fertilizers // Week 30
Demand for phosphates remains high in Brazil and market players expect it to remain at the same level in August. The latest MAP deals in Brazil were concluded at $470-480/t C&F.
Nitrogen fertilizer market // Week 30
Trade has been brisk on the Egyptian urea export market, with deals signed at $400-422/t FOB.
Sunflower oil market. Ukraine // Week 30
Tensions on the Black Sea sunflower oil market caused by the Russian army’s attacks on Ukrainian ports led to a sharp rise in prices.
Soybean market // Week 30
In the U.S., average soybean quotes have fallen under the pressure of weather factors and despite the upturn in soybean meal prices.
Handling of grain wagons at Ukraine’s sea ports
As of June 31, a total of 3,300 wagons loaded with grain were awaiting on tracks to be discharged at Ukrainian ports.
Handling at Ukraine – Romania and Ukraine – Moldova border crossings*
Up to 145 wagons per day were transferred through the the Vadul-Siret – Dornesti (Romania) land border crossing as of August 1 (unchanged compared with the previous week).
Ventspils Freeport cargo turnover in June
The cargo turnover of the Freeport of Ventspils averaged some 828,000 t in June, showing a 45,000 t decrease compared with May.
Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 30
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Handling at Ukraine – Poland border crossings*
A total of 14,564 wagons were transferred through the Izov-Hrubieszów land border crossing point in July. The average daily handling speed amounted to 470 wagons (up 109 units per day compared with June). In July, the station daily handled 382 wagons with export cargo and 88 wagons with imported goods.
Bunker fuel prices // Week 30
Dynamics of average mazut prices, $/tonne