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By 2024, Russia has strengthened its position in the global export of vegetable oils, increasing its share to 8.5%. The export of oils has grown by 8%, leading to an 89% increase in capacity utilization within the country.

The volume of exports of oilseeds has decreased by 37% due to the introduction of export duties.

As of January 20, 2025, 288.6 thousand tons of grain are stored at 4 grain bases of the company TOO "Astyk koymalary". In 2024, the volume of grain acceptance increased to 411.7 thousand tons. Soft wheat of the 3rd grade formed the basis of the crop. A total of 346.4 thousand tons of grain and oilseeds were sent.

A new solution has been proposed to increase the yield and quality of rice - using biostimulants based on fermented chitin and rice bran. The experiment showed an increase in the yield of RD69 rice varieties by 73% and HGD by 30%, a decrease in the level of fast-absorbing glucose, and an increase in the content of antioxidants.

It is recommended to use the product for biological rice cultivation.

The price of sugar in December increased by 3.14% and reached 73.17 rubles per kg for the end consumer.

The annual inflation rate is 9.51%. You can find more information on the website sugar.ru.

Grain quotes on exchanges on 24.11.23: corn on CBOT decreased by 5.50 ¢ to 463.25 ¢/bsh, SRW wheat on CBOT dropped by 7.00 ¢ to 548.75 ¢/bsh, HRW wheat on KCBT decreased by 12.50 ¢ to 602.00 ¢/bsh, HRS wheat on MGE decreased by 14.00 ¢ to 696.75 ¢/bsh, oats on CBOT increased by 3.50 ¢ to 373.00 ¢/bsh, rough rice on CBOT increased by 0.27 usd/cwt to 17.57 usd/cwt.

The opinion of the Grain Producers Association of Canada on the deal of Bunge's acquisition of Viterra: the Minister of Transport's decision does not ensure competition protection, selling part of the shares will not solve the problem, potential losses for farmers up to $770 million per year, the deal will cause issues in the market and will require review. Bunge will buy Viterra for $6.2 billion in stocks and $2 billion in cash.

India has allowed the export of 1 million tonnes of sugar by September 2025 to regulate the domestic market. This decision will help factories get rid of stocks and support stable prices.

Russia and Ukraine are increasing soybean production due to growing demand and high profitability of the crop. It is projected that the total production by 2024-25 will reach 13.1 million tons. Ukraine will lead in exports, reaching 3.7 million tons, while Russia will export 7 million tons.

In 2023, the export of sunflower seeds from Russia to Kazakhstan decreased by 69.1% compared to 2022. The average price in 2023 was 122.9 USD/ton, which is 3.4% higher than the previous year.

During January-October 2024, the import volume increased by 18.0 thousand tons compared to the same period in 2023, while prices rose 2.1 times.

The sunflower oil market in Ukraine is stable.

Exporting companies were interested in the oil stocks, which could affect purchasing prices. Consumers continue to show moderate interest, with prices ranging from 21000 to 23500 UAH per tonne including delivery.

Company "EPT" plans to supply 26 million tons of grain to Iran from 2024 to 2035, with the possibility of increasing the volume to 55 million tons. The agreement is signed with the Iranian company IranianEurasia.

The project aims to increase trade turnover and develop the "North-South" transportation corridor.

On the National Commodity Exchange on November 22, 2024, 5 contracts of white sugar were sold, with a total volume of 640 tons. The average price was 55503 rubles per ton. Trading also took place on other exchanges. Here are the highest prices: On the National Commodity Exchange - 56500 rubles (spot trading), 54500 rubles (commodity auctions). On the Saint Petersburg Exchange - 56000 rubles.

A total of 6 sugar contracts were sold, with a total volume of 2280 tons.