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Saudi Arabia Cancels Wheat Tender as Prices Surge
The absence of competitive Black Sea wheat is starting to disrupt international tenders, according to the latest SovEcon report. Saudi …
Russian Wheat Exports Start 2026/27 at Half Last Year’s Pace
Russian wheat exports are expected to remain around 2.0 mmt in September, compared with 4.6 mmt a year earlier, according …
Russia May Suspend Wheat Export Duty
Russia is likely to suspend its floating grain export duties through the end of 2026. The Agriculture Ministry is preparing …
Russian Wheat Exports Set for Lowest August Since 2010
Russian wheat exports are set to fall sharply in August as disruptions at key Black Sea ports continue to restrict …
August Wheat Exports Could Be Lowest Since 2016/17
Black Sea disruptions and weak demand weigh on shipments
Russia wheat exports in July lowest since 2017/18
Russian wheat exports totaled an estimated 1.6 mmt in July, the lowest for the month since 2017/18, according to a …
Russia grain export forecast cut as Azov navigation remains closed
SovEcon has cut its forecast for Russia’s 2026/27 wheat exports to 44.6 mmt from 46.5 mmt as navigation in the …
Russia wheat crop forecast cut to 88.3 mmt
SovEcon has cut its 2026 Russian wheat crop forecast to 88.3 mmt from 88.9 mmt, according to the company’s latest …
New-season Russian wheat export forecast raised on larger stocks
Larger carry-in stocks are expected to support Russian wheat exports in 2026/27 despite a smaller crop and muted early-season demand.
Russia starts new harvest with wheat yields up 29% y/y
Early harvest data from southern Russia show wheat and barley yields above last year after favorable weather.
Russian Port Wheat Prices Fall to Lowest Since Early February
Port bids fell as the ruble strengthened, however negative margins should support Russian and Black Sea wheat export prices.