The 2018/19 season was a turning point for Ukraine’s soybean market
This drought has hit primarily the northern regions.
Planting of winter rape is 8.0% ahead of last year
Warm, dry weather promotes maturation of corn grain.
In the tender held on September 18, Egypt purchased 180 KMT of wheat from Russia
The size of China’s vegetable oils market approximates 40 MMT, including 36 MMT used for food purposes.
This season’s exports (September-July 2018/19) hit a record high of 74.1 KMT (up 0.7% year-on-year).
GASC will hold a milling wheat tender for delivery on October 21 – 31 and November 1 - 10, 2019.
Despite a significant reduction of planted area, Ukraine is still among the five largest world producers of rye.
The wheat crop forecast in Ukraine was reduced by 0.5 MMT, while the estimate for exports remains at a record 19.5 MMT.
Warm, hot weather with no significant precipitation dominated the country on September 11-13.