The European Union has proposed a “grain deal”-style agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as rising geopolitical tensions threaten global supplies of energy, food and fertilizers. EU foreign […]
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Grain Market News & Prices | Global Supply, Demand & Outlook
China Signals More US Farm Imports; Soybean Prices Drop on Trade Uncertainty
China signaled it may increase purchases of US agricultural products during trade talks in Paris, but uncertainty over negotiations and geopolitical tensions pushed soybean prices lower, highlighting market volatility. Chinese […]
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Mexico Tightens Tariff Policy on Rice While Extending Anti‑Inflation Food Decrees: Mixed Signals for Global Grain Trade
Mexico’s latest trade policy mix – extending duty-free access for key staple grains under its anti-inflation decrees while imposing new tariff controls on paddy rice – is reshaping incentives for […]
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Grain Transshipment Through Russian Seaports Shows First Growth Since 2025
Grain Transshipment Through Russian Seaports Shows First Growth Since 2025 Grain transshipment through Russian seaports recorded its first increase since 2025 in February 2026, according to data released by the […]
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Thai Rice Exports Disrupted: Market Shock from War in the Middle East
The global rice market is currently experiencing significant turbulence, with Thailand—a major exporter—facing severe disruptions due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. As two ships carrying a combined 80,000 […]
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Millet Market Tightens: Stockpiles Down, Prices Firm as Farmers Hold Out
The global millet market is currently experiencing notable tightness, with China—the world’s leading millet producer and exporter—at the center of these developments. Recent exporter feedback indicates that as of this […]
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Buckwheat Market Holds Steady: Stable Domestic Supply, Soaring Export Costs, and Dull Demand
The buckwheat market is currently experiencing notable stability in China, anchored by a sufficient domestic supply of sweet buckwheat and measured procurement by processors. Recent feedback from market participants indicates […]
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Polish Corn Market in Deepening Crisis: Price Pressures, Stockpiles, and Calls for State Action
The Polish corn market stands at a crossroads as producers face mounting pressures from historically low prices, unsold stockpiles, and a lack of liquidity. According to the latest industry communications, […]
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India Likely to Extend Duty-Free Pulses Imports Amid Iran War and El Niño Concerns
The Indian government is likely to extend the duty-free import window for pulses such as pigeon pea (tur) and black matpe (urad) beyond March 31 as concerns grow over inflation, […]
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Taiwan Extends Tariff and Tax Cuts on Imported Agricultural Commodities Until September 2026
Taiwan Extends Tariff and Tax Cuts on Agricultural Imports Taiwan has extended tariff and business tax reductions on several imported agricultural commodities until September 30, 2026, aiming to stabilize domestic […]
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