Israel’s wheat imports are projected to hold at 2.15 million metric tons for marketing year 2026/27, as conflict-affected farmland and poor weather continue to suppress domestic production. The USDA Foreign […]
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Grain Market News & Prices | Global Supply, Demand & Outlook
Botswana Food Imports Hit $614M as U.S. Exports Rise
Botswana imported more than $614 million worth of food and agricultural products in 2025, as U.S. export values to the country climbed steadily. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service published report […]
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Crop Monitoring Europe March 2026: Mild Start, Local Weather Risks Ahead
Winter crops across Europe are entering spring 2026 in generally good condition, with adequate soil moisture and only localized frost and waterlogging damage so far. Yields are projected slightly above […]
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Colombia Grain and Feed 2026: Corn and Rice Output Set to Fall as US Dominates Imports and Wheat Dependence Deepens
Colombia’s grain sector is heading into marketing year 2026/2027 under significant production pressure, with corn and rice output both forecast to decline as persistently low farmgate prices continue to discourage […]
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Iran Plans Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees Amid War, Sparks Global Oil and Food Price Fears
Iran is considering imposing tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could further disrupt global trade and push up oil and food prices amid the […]
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EU Proposes ‘Grain Deal’ Model to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Global Supply Risks
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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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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