Grain and vegetable oil exports from some Ukrainian ports // Week 19
Grain exports from Great Odesa ports, thousand tonnes*
Вантажi: Grain
Handling at Ukraine – Romania and Ukraine – Moldova border crossings*
The Vadul-Siret – Dornesti (Romania) border crossing point handled about 151 wagons per day during May 1-15 (up 14.6 units compared with April).
Grain market. Russia // Week 19
Export prices for Russian grains keep sliding down. Large volumes of unsold grain and the imminent end of the season continue to put pressure on the export and domestic markets.
Grain market. South America // Week 19
In Brazil, farmers’ sales are still lagging behind last year pace. However, buyers are also showing little interest in corn.
Grain market. Australia // Week 19
Contrary to the global upward trend, prices for Australian grains have fallen this week.
Soybean market // Week 19
This week, pressure on US soybean prices was put by high planting pace along with low Chinese demand. Nevertheless, private exporters have reported sales of 132,000 t of soybeans to unknown buyers.
Hungary cancels 7-day transit period for Ukrainian grain
On May 12, the Hungarian Gazette published the Hungarian Government Decree No. 130/2023 (IV. 18.), stating that agricultural products originating from Ukraine which have been supplied to Hungary for transit purposes are allowed to stay in the territory of the country during the period of 15 days.
Restrictions on grain transportation for Hungarian operator MMV
From May 16 to June 30, a ban will be in force on acceptance of wheat (HS 1001), corn (1005), rapeseed (1205) and sunflower seeds (1206) intended for transportation by MMV Magyar Maganvasut (Hungary).
Moldova is not going to restrict imports of Ukrainian agri products for now
Moldova will be monitoring the volumes of grain imported from Ukraine without imposing restrictions in accordance with the EU decision.
Handling at Ukraine-Poland border crossings*
A total of 2,808 wagons were transferred through the Izov-Hrubieszów land border crossing point from May 1 to May 10.