According to actual data, Ukraine exported almost 2.737 million t of grain in December 2023 compared with 2.43 million t in November 2023. Not less than 2.1 million t of grain meant for oversea shipments arrived at Ukraine’s ports in December (against 1.7 million t in November).
About 266 wagons were transferred daily through the Chop – Čierna nad Tisou land border crossing point as of December 21 (up 9 units per day in two weeks). Approximately 199 wagons per day were moving on export routes (down 1 unit), while 67 wagons arrived with imported cargo (up 10 units).
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine signed Resolution No. 1402 dated December 27, 2023 “On Approval of the Lists of Goods Subject to Licensing and Quotas for 2024”. The resolution came into force from January 1, 2024.
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.