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China delays new soybean purchases as high Brazilian premiums deter buyers

China delays new soybean purchases as high Brazilian premiums deter buyers

October 19, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China is holding off on securing new soybean cargoes for December and January as high premiums on Brazilian supplies discourage buyers. The pause in purchases could lead Beijing to draw on state reserves to meet short-term demand, as the country still needs about 8–9 million tons of soybeans for the […]

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Western Australia could reap record harvest as crop estimates rise again, GIWA says

Western Australia could reap record harvest as crop estimates rise again, GIWA says

October 19, 2025 |

In Canada, Canada Cattlemen reported that Western Australia will produce nearly 1 million metric tons more wheat this season than was expected a month, according to the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA). The entity also raised its production forecasts for canola by 490,000 tons and for barley by 200,000 tons. “The state is […]

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Malaysian palm oil stocks rose despite production cuts and rising exports

Malaysian palm oil stocks rose despite production cuts and rising exports

October 19, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) informed that crude palm oil production in Malaysia decreased by 0.7%  in September compared to August to 1.84 million tons. The report stated that crude palm oil exports increased by 7.7% to 1.43 million tons. Palm oil stocks in the country increased in September […]

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Positive prospects for local palm oil players from Indonesia’s B50 plan

Positive prospects for local palm oil players from Indonesia’s B50 plan

October 19, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB Securities) has maintained its overweight call on the plantation sector, citing Indonesia’s plan to implement a 50% biodiesel blend (B50) mandate by the second half of 2026 as a long-term structural positive for crude palm oil (CPO) demand and prices. The research house said the […]

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Global cane sugar market to reach $258.4 billion by 2032, research finds

Global cane sugar market to reach $258.4 billion by 2032, research finds

October 19, 2025 |

In India, Maximize Market Research reported that the global cane sugar market was valued at $232.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $ 258.41 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.31% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. “Technological advancements in cultivation and extraction are further […]

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Argentina set for record wheat production in 2025/26

Argentina set for record wheat production in 2025/26

October 19, 2025 |

In Kenya, Milling Middle East and Africa reported that the Rosario Grains Exchange forecasts a wheat harvest of 23 million metric tons in Argentina for the 2025/2026 season, equaling the record set in 2021/22. This upward revision, an increase of 3 million metric tons from earlier projections, reflects robust yields driven by optimal soil moisture […]

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Brazil’s CONAB forecasts record soybean output, higher exports

Brazil’s CONAB forecasts record soybean output, higher exports

October 19, 2025 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that CONAB’s has Brazil’s new soybean crop at 177.639 million tons, which would be up 3.6% from the previous season’s all-time high thanks to increased planted area and a higher yield. The report noted that CONAB is anticipating a rise in soybean exports to 112.11 million tons due to the larger […]

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Soybean imports in China set record in September

Soybean imports in China set record in September

October 19, 2025 |

In China, Global Times reported that China’s soybean imports hit a record high for the month of September, with the country receiving 12.9 million tons of soybeans, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC). A Chinese analyst said that the robust performance came as demand from China remained persistent and soybean suppliers […]

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Around 120 companies bid for waste-to-energy project in Indonesia

Around 120 companies bid for waste-to-energy project in Indonesia

October 19, 2025 |

In Indonesia, Antara News reported that Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, announced that more than 100 national and international companies have expressed interest in participating in the national waste-to-energy processing plant development project tender. “We announced the project two weeks ago, and around 120 companies have submitted their bids. The criteria for selecting the […]

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Voltalia plugs in 10.5-MW biomass-fired power plant in French Guiana

Voltalia plugs in 10.5-MW biomass-fired power plant in French Guiana

October 19, 2025 |

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that French renewable power producer Voltalia is carrying out final tests of its 10.5-MW biomass-fired power plant in Sinnamary, French Guiana, ahead of full commissioning of the largest such facility in the territory. Located on the Petit Saut site, the Sinnamary plant will produce over 80 GWh of electricity annually […]

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