Grain market. Russia // Week 33
Prices for Russian grains inched up amid stable importers’ demand and lively export sales. Despite the upturn, quotes remain competitive and attractive.
Вантажi: Grain
Handling at Ukraine – Hungary border crossings*
As many as 562 wagons were heading to the Batiovo – Epereshke land border crossing point on August 21, of which 182 wagons were loaded with grain, 105 wagons with vegetable oil, and 16 wagons with cakes.
Handling at Ukraine – Romania and Ukraine – Moldova border crossings*
About 145 wagons were transferred daily through the the Vadul-Siret – Dornesti (Romania) land border crossing as of August 22 (down 8 wagons compared with the previous week).
Port of Klaipeda cargo turnover in July
The total cargo turnover of the Port of Klaipeda decreased by 395,000 t to 3 million t in July compared with June.
Grain market. Kazakhstan // Week 33
Export quotes for Kazakh-origin wheat increased slightly despite weakening national currency. However, trade remains limited, and players fear another price decline due to the inflow of smuggled Russian wheat.
Grain market. South America // Week 33
In Brazil, trade is gradually perking up in the corn segment, which has a corresponding impact on prices. Although consumers still do not hurry to buy corn, hoping for lower prices.
Grain market. Australia // Week 33
In Australia, uncertainty remains over the new crop due to weather conditions, which is holding back producer sales, slowing export trade and supporting prices. In addition, the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) lowered production estimates for Western Australia due to continued dry conditions in most agricultural regions.
Grain market. USA // Week 33
Quotes for U.S.corn dropped amid improved crop ratings. According to the USDA, as of August 13, 59% of corn crops were in good/excellent state against 57% a week earlier and last year.
Ukrzaliznytsia published tariff conditions for transit grain transportation through Moldova in August
Valeriy Tkachev, Deputy Director of the Commercial Department of Ukrzaliznytsia, published the document “Tariff conditions for transit transportation through the territory of Moldova under a forwarding agreement” in the specialized telegram channel.
Handling at Ukraine – Slovakia border crossings*
As many as 287 wagons were transferred daily through the Chop – Čierna nad Tisou land border crossing point from August 1 to August 17 (up 11 wagons compared with the period from August 1 to August 10).