Russia is trying to loosen up the stalled grain exports with a package of emergency measures. However, the proposals from the Kremlin are being met with scepticism from the Russian agricultural sector. Ukraine is also facing limited export opportunities. At the same time, lower harvest forecasts in the EU and drought in the US are creating additional tension in the market. Read more about the price developments.
Analysis|Published: Yesterday 06:16 PM CET
The wheat market got a strong tailwind yesterday. New tensions around the Black Sea, damage to Russian export terminals and logistical bottlenecks on the Danube put traders on edge. At the same time, European exports continue to lag and a larger Australian harvest later in the season could provide a counterbalance. Read more about the grains markets and prices.
Analysis|Published: Aug 25, 2026
The wheat market took a step higher in the past trading session. The availability of grain from the Black Sea region remains a difficult factor to assess. For Russian exports, comparisons are being made with 2010. The growing season has been very different this year but the parallel is interesting. In the US, the results of the Crop Tour are known. Maize did less well there than many analysts expected.
Analysis|Published: Aug 24, 2026
Limited availability is creating more tension in the Dutch onion market. Rain has improved lifting conditions in many areas, but has also disrupted harvesting this week. With some sorters running low on stocks, good-quality onions that are readily available are in demand.
Analysis|Published: Aug 21, 2026
The summer is not over yet but we can now say that we have had fairly extreme weather in parts of Europe. The IGC has not gone unnoticed either, and especially because of the heat and drought in Europe, the institution has once again had to lower global grain production. Due to the unrest in the Black Sea region, trade flows are being redirected. We are seeing signs of this in both Europe and Australia. In the US, the Crop Tour has reached the real corn states. In Illinois in particular, yields do not seem to be meeting expectations.
Analysis|Published: Aug 20, 2026
The export of grain from the Black Sea region remains difficult. Grain ships are targeted by both the Russian and Ukrainian armies. The export expectations for both countries are therefore being adjusted downward further and further. In the US, the yields of corn and soybeans are disappointing. Read more about the yield.
