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Paris Wheat Rises As Algerian Purchases Tender, Hope of Black Sea Peace Fades

Oct 12, 2026

European wheat futures in Paris rose on Monday, recovering from a sharp fall on Friday, as big importer Algeria issued a wheat purchase tender and hopes for a Black Sea peace deal faded.Export-boosting euro weakness also supported.Benchmark December milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext exchange rose 0.3% to €242.75 ($271.15) a metric ton at 1534 GMT.Algeria's state grains agency OAIC issued an international tender to buy milling wheat closing on Tuesday…

Sunflower Oil Cargoes to India Face Disruptions Amidst Black Sea Tensions

Oct 07, 2026

A shipment of Russian sunflower oil bound for India was cancelled and other cargoes have been delayed after attacks on Black Sea ports disrupted exports from India's top supplier, an industry official and trade sources said.A 20,000-ton shipment…

EU Wheat Rises After Saudi Tender, Continued Black Sea Tensions

Oct 05, 2026

Euronext wheat rose on Monday to reach three-week highs as a falling euro, continuing war disruption to Black Sea shipping and a large purchase by Saudi Arabia supported prices, traders said.Benchmark December milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext ended the daytime trading session at 1630 GMT…

Few Countries Purchase Russian Wheat After Black Sea Trade Stalls

Sep 23, 2026

Fewer countries are buying Russian wheat after attacks by Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea have kept a key export route closed since July, data from the Russian Grain Union lobby group showed on Wednesday.The data showed that only eight countries bought wheat from Russia…

EU Wheat Prices Remain Steady as Black Sea Uncertainties Remain

Sep 22, 2026

Euronext wheat was little changed on Tuesday as traders assessed diplomatic efforts to reduce attacks in Russia's war with Ukraine while factoring in a weaker euro against the dollar.December wheat on Paris-based Euronext settled unchanged on the day at €243…

EU Wheat Prices Rise As Black Sea Tensions Persist

Sep 21, 2026

Euronext wheat rose on Monday as the latest attacks in Russia's war with Ukraine cooled hopes for an upturn in Black Sea exports while optimism about a US-China summit this week lifted Chicago grains, traders said.December wheat on Paris-based…

London Marine Insurance Market Widens Black Sea Risk Zone

Sep 18, 2026

London's marine insurance market has widened the area in the Black Sea it deems as high risk as the Ukraine-Russia conflict escalates, according to an advisory issued this week.The Black Sea is a vital route for ‌shipments of grain, crude oil and refined products…

European Wheat Rises As Black Sea Disruptions Continue

Sep 14, 2026

European wheat futures rose on Monday, pushed up by continued interruption of Russian and Ukrainian Black Sea ship-borne exports, while a new purchase tender from big importer Algeria sparked hopes of new EU sales.Benchmark December wheat on the Paris-based Euronext exchange was up 1…

Ukrainian Exporters Encouraged to Prepare for Halted Port Operations

Sep 01, 2026

Ukrainian producers and exporters should not count on deep-water ports resuming operations any time soon and must focus on available alternatives instead, the analytical department of the country's largest farmers' union UAC said on Tuesday…

European Wheat Prices Fall on Hopes of Black Sea Peace

Aug 31, 2026

European wheat fell sharply on Monday, as renewed comments by Turkey about seeking a diplomatic solution to stop war disruption to Black Sea grain shipping drove profit-taking after Friday's contract highs.December wheat, the most-active contract on the Paris-based Euronext…

Corn, Wheat Reach Multi-Year Highs Amidst US Crop, Black Sea Export Worries

Aug 26, 2026

Chicago corn and wheat futures set fresh multi-year highs on Wednesday as falling expectations for U.S. corn yields and ongoing disruption to Black Sea grain exports maintained uncertainty over global availability.Soybeans were steady as support from corn was tempered by a slide in crude oil…

Global Grain Shipments Fall as Black Sea Attacks Escalate

Aug 20, 2026

Over the last five weeks (week 29-33) global grain shipments have fallen 8% y/y, fuelled by a 26% y/y drop in grain exports from the Black Sea as Russian and Ukrainian attacks on ships and port infrastructure have intensified.“A recent proposal…

Attacks on Shipping Shut Down Black Sea Grain Exports

Aug 19, 2026

Attacks on shipping have shut down more than 97% of Russia and Ukraine's grain export capacity in the Azov and Black Sea basin, cutting off a major source of low-cost supplies and helping to drive up global prices.The two major grain exporters…

European Wheat Rises as Black Sea Disruptions Persist

Aug 14, 2026

Euronext wheat rose on Friday to post a weekly gain as a Ukrainian attack on a Russian Baltic port and Moscow's rejection of a possible Black Sea truce intensified concern over reduced exports from Russia and Ukraine.December wheat, the most-active position on Euronext…

Ukraine Offers Russia Truce in Black Sea

Aug 13, 2026

Ukraine has sent Russia an offer suggesting they both halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, a source said, after mounting strikes on vessels and ports there raised fears over global food supplies.The offer to suspend attacks was transmitted by Kyiv via a third party…

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