Grain exports from Ukraine exceeded 2.3 million t in December 1-27, 2023 compared with 2.43 million t in November 2023. About 1.78 million t of grain were shipped from Ukraine’s ports in December 1-27 against 1.7 million t in November
Almost 7,900 wagons with grain were found waiting for unloading at Ukrainian sea ports on December 21.
U.S. soybean prices have declined due to improved weather conditions in South America. At the same time, importers’ demand for soybeans is limiting price declines. This week, private exporters have reported selling 132,000 t of soybeans to unknown buyers for shipments during MY 2023-24.
Besides the impact of tropical storms in northern Queensland, generally dry weather is forecasted across Australia until the end of December, which is favorable for the end of harvesting campaigns.
Trade has been dull on Kazakhstan’s market for milling wheat. Some buyers have shown interest in purchasing ungraded wheat.
Russian grain suppliers have raised quotes amid a successful tender in Egypt. Thus, GASC has purchased 480,000 t of wheat at $284.9-287.4/t. The grain is only of Russian origin.
Export quotes for Brazilian corn are stable. On the one hand, concerns about future production prospects and abundant global supplies are weighing on prices.
U.S. wheat prices are under pressure from abundant global supplies and high competition, while support comes from tender activity. Corn prices have declined due to improved weather conditions in South America.
Mixed price trend is reported on the EU grain export market, although quotes have been mainly growing, supported by a sharp rise in the euro exchange rate and large tenders from key buyers.
The pace of export trade is gradually decreasing on the Ukrainian grain market, although quotes have grown this week. Only corn is being traded at the moment. Offers are coming at $227-230/t C&F Spain and $227/t C&F Egypt.