Grains Market Clipps 6.16.2021

Russian wheat export prices have fallen slightly recently, based on an improved outlook for the upcoming harvest. That could help to boost the normal surge in wheat loadings, which usually takes place in July. Russian loadings are 11,191 Mt/d so far this month, which is up from 6,575 Mt/d in May. Last year, loadings surged …

Grains Market Clipps 6.15.2021

At the half-way point of the month, wheat discharges in the Middle East and North Africa regions are 39,154 Mt/d so far, which is -10% from a year ago. Egypt offloaded 9,674 Mt/d to date, which is down from 15,408 Mt/d in June last year. Some countries are discharging more than last year, however, including …

Grains Market Clipps 6.8.2021

The US exported 213,252 Mt/d of corn in May, or 43% above a year ago. Stresses on US crops are continuing amid hot and dry weather, and another cut in USDA corn & bean ratings is possible next week. Uncertainty over drought prospects are keeping prices elevated, but more favorable weather is possible as the …

Grains Market Clipps 6.4.2021

Chinese soybean imports in May were 305,283 Mt/d, which were up 52% from April, but down 7% from a year ago. Brazil accounted for 96% of the total, or 294,231 Mt/d, and should continue to be the largest provider until the US crop is harvested beginning in September. Argentina also provides soybeans to China, but …

Grains Market Clipps 6.2.2021

Argentinian exports of corn, wheat and soybeans fell 20,341 Mt, or 16%, in May versus to April. The drop compares to an increase of 6% in the same month a year ago. Corn accounted for the bulk of the decline, with exports falling by 33,568 Mt on the month. That was countered by an increase …