International trade - Incubator

From February 15 to June 30, there is a restriction on the export of grain from Russia due to a decrease in crop yields. The quota for wheat and meslin is 10.6 million tons, while there are no restrictions on barley, rye, and maize. Export duty is in effect within the quota.

Russia forecasts a decrease in exports to 57 million tons this year.

For the week of January 23-29, the volume of wheat shipped from the Port of Rouen decreased from 11.4 to 9.5 thousand tons. There has been a decrease in shipments since the beginning of the month.

The total volume of grain shipments by sea from Haropa in 2024 decreased by 4% to 7.08 million tons compared to 2023.

In 2024, Tajikistan increased its imports of food: wheat, rice, dairy products, and meat due to the growth of domestic production. The import of wheat increased by 41 thousand tons to 1.1 million tons. The country's demand for wheat is over 2 million tons, of which 1 million tons is covered by domestic production. Tajikistan is the second largest importer of Kazakh wheat, increasing its purchases to 1.14 million tons.

The grain agency of Tunisia has successfully held a tender to purchase 100,000 tons of soft and hard wheat of various origins.

Buildcom and Cargill have won the tender for the purchase of soft wheat, while Viterra, Casillo, and Amber have won for the purchase of hard wheat.

The deliveries will be made from March 1st to April 5th, 2025.

More than 1,000 tons of grain were exported from Kuzbass in 2022. The main deliveries were to North Korea and Mongolia. Laboratory tests showed that the products meet the requirements of the recipient countries.

In January 2025, NPP "Atameken", Carlsberg Kazakhstan, and the Union of Organic Producers of Kazakhstan signed a cooperation agreement. It is aimed at developing organic agriculture, increasing competitiveness, and promoting environmental sustainability. Farmers are provided with new opportunities, including simplified certification, implementation of clean technologies, and consultations with experts.

The President of Mexico has proposed a constitutional reform to ban the cultivation of GMO corn in order to protect this symbol of national identity. This decision has sparked controversy with the U.S. due to the ban on GMO corn.

In 2024, China increased imports of Brazilian soy by 6.7%, while decreasing American soy by 5.7%. China's share in the global soy imports reached 105.03 million tons, reducing dependence on the USA to 21%.

As for Argentina, its exports doubled.

The Ministry of Agriculture is creating an educational system for the rural sector: from agricultural classes to higher educational institutions. The head of the department, Oksana Loot, plans to fill the labor shortage. Mr. Kashin notes problems with living conditions in rural areas and improvements. It is important to develop rural areas and ensure their funding.

Due to the shortage of sunflower seeds on the market, the company "Kernel" has switched to processing other crops. One of the plants had to close down due to a lack of raw materials.

The processing volume has increased by 20% thanks to the new plant. Oil sales have decreased by 31%, and profitability has fallen due to competition.

A harvest of 12.2 million tons is forecasted.

In the Ukrainian sunflower market, purchasing prices continue to rise due to the increase in export oil prices. Prices for seeds are increasing by 1000-1600 UAH/ton, reaching 27,000-27,600 UAH/ton in the central and western regions of the country.

Supply is growing, but farmers with large stocks are waiting for a favorable moment to sell.

In the Ulyanovsk region, the volume of agricultural exports increased by 29% to $20 million. The main products include grain, flour, and oil. The exports are sent to 12 countries as part of the "International Cooperation and Export" project, with a focus on the trade and logistics route through the Middle Volga. The governor of the region emphasized the importance of supporting companies and retraining exporters.