International trade - Incubator

In Ukraine, prices for feed corn are rising due to a lack of supply from farmers, high competition between companies, and the impact on the export market.

Today's demand is estimated at 9700-10800 UAH/ton, which is 100-300 UAH/ton higher than last week.

The "Delo" group plans to build a terminal in Russia for importing palm oil and exporting sunflower oil. Shishkarev noted the need for a specialized terminal and negotiations with partners from Indonesia. The construction of the terminal is planned for a capacity of 1.5-2 million tons of oil.

In the Kurgan region, the sown areas under soybeans will be expanded by 50% and under rapeseed by 22%. The total sown land area will reach 1.4 million hectares. The plan is to increase the acreage under oilseeds by 2025, provide farms with machinery and seeds. Additional support in the amount of 230 million rubles is planned.

Grain exports from Russia in 2025 have significantly increased: up to 698 thousand tons from the beginning of the year until April 22. Africa has become the largest buyer with 46% of shipments. New markets include Senegal, Togo, Nigeria, Mali, Tunisia, and Libya.

Quality control of grain during export is especially important for Morocco.

A group of milling companies from South Korea has won a tender to purchase 50,000 tons of wheat from the USA. Different types of wheat were purchased at prices ranging from $230 to $270 per ton FOB. ADM may have emerged as the winner. Delivery is expected by June.

Bunge Global SA is leasing its North American corn and flour processing business to Grain Craft company. The deal is aimed at optimizing the portfolio and strengthening Bunge's positions in key sectors. The transfer of production assets will take place in several cities in the US and Mexico.

According to the USDA, 17 out of 18 leading states in the US have already started planting corn, with 12% of the planned area sown.

Winter wheat has been harvested from 15%, spring wheat has been planted on 17% of the planned area, with a good crop condition.

Rosstat reports that prices for cereals have increased over the year. Buckwheat rose by 28%, millet by 24%, buckwheat decreased by 6%, and rice by 12%.

Prices in March 2025: buckwheat - 28,170, millet - 29,251, buckwheat - 19,019, rice - 54,230.

In Brazil, 89% of the soybean crop has been harvested, exceeding last year's level. In the south, harvest is delayed due to rains - only 50.6% has been collected so far. The total expected harvest is 169 million tons.

China is actively buying Brazilian soybeans, signing record deals.

The decrease in demand for vegetable oils and the low profitability of sunflower processing jeopardize the industry. Maltsev suggests adjusting sunflower seed prices according to market conditions to avoid potential reduction of demand and accumulation of stocks.

China has significantly reduced grain imports from Ukraine, the EU, the USA, Brazil, and others. Meanwhile, India, Vietnam, and other countries have increased their exports thanks to rice. Uruguay has increased its shipments.

In the Rostov region, a plant for the production of linseed oil is being built with investments of 2.84 billion rubles.

Production will begin in August, promising to create new jobs and offer a high-quality product.