Ventspils Freeport cargo turnover in March
The Free Port of Ventspils handled a total of 737,000 t of cargo in March 2023 (down 89,000 t compared with February 2023).
Вантажi: Grain
Soybean market // Week 15
Despite worsening Argentina’s production outlook, US soybean prices have dropped amid a record Brazilian crop and softening vegetable oil market.
Grain market. Australia // Week 15
The Australian barley market is supported by a possible return to exports to the Chinese market.
Operators still waiting for official instructions on transit of agri products through Poland
At a meeting with Ukrzaliznytsia, Polish operators reported that they currently have no official information on the requirements for the transit of Ukrainian products.
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.
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).
Handling at Ukraine – Romania and Ukraine – Moldova border crossings*
About 136 wagons (one train on a 1520 mm track gauge and one train on a 1435 mm track gauge) were transferred daily through the Vadul-Siret – Dornesti (Romania) border crossing as of April 18, while as many as 541 wagons were waiting in a queue (down 69 units over the week).
Grain market. Kazakhstan // Week 15
Export prices for Kazakh wheat hold steady despite the upturn in domestic prices. At the start of the week, a temporary ban on grain imports into Kazakhstan by road came into force, which supported local quotes.
Grain market. Russia // Week 15
Export quotes for Russian grains have decreased considerably. In addition to seasonal decline in demand and trade, prices suffered pressure from large volumes of grain available on the country’s domestic market.