Wagon queues at land border crossings*
The total number of wagons waiting for unloading at Ukraine’s western border crossings reached almost 13,670 units on April 19, which is 2,830 units below the amount seen on March 31.
Handling of grain wagons at Ukraine’s sea ports
As many as 4,300 wagons loaded with grain were waiting for discharging at Ukrainian ports on April 20.
Market of complex and potash fertilizers // Week 15
The Ukrainian phosphate fertilizer market is showing low demand.
Nitrogen fertilizer market // Week 15
The urea market has been showing lively trade this week. Egyptian producers have been selling urea to Europe and intend to sell the fertilizer to the US given strong demand in this country.
Nitrogen fertilizer market // Week 15
The urea market has been showing lively trade this week. Egyptian producers have been selling urea to Europe and intend to sell the fertilizer to the US given strong demand in this country.
Steel scrap market // Week 15
Offer prices for imported steel scrap have risen in Turkey as only large-tonnage lots are now available on the market. Turkish mills keep insisting on scrap price cuts amid totally dead demand for rebar from local and foreign buyers.
Coal market // Week 15
Coal prices have started going down amid a seasonal decrease in demand. In Europe, additional pressure on quotes came from lower prices for natural gas.
Sunflower oil market. Ukraine // Week 15
The pace of trade was minimal on the sunflower oil market, but offer prices increased.
Grain market. South America // Week 15
Forecasts of Brazil’s corn production continue to rise, putting pressure on export quotes.
Grain market. USA // Week 15
US winter wheat ratings remain at the lowest level ever seen in this period (27% of crops in good/excellent state vs. 28% last week and 32% last year).