Category: Food & Agriculture

Bangladesh commits $1.25 billion to U.S. soy in landmark deal

Bangladesh commits $1.25 billion to U.S. soy in landmark deal

November 16, 2025 |

In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that Bangladesh’s leading soy processors and importers have pledged to purchase U.S. soybeans and soybean meal worth $1.25 billion. The letters of intent were signed on November 4, 2025, by major players in Bangladesh’s soy value chain, Meghna Group of Industries, City Group, Delta Agrofood Industries Ltd., […]

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Sugar cane market in China to reach 110 million tons by 2035, report finds

Sugar cane market in China to reach 110 million tons by 2035, report finds

November 9, 2025 |

In China, Index Box reported that China’s sugar cane market is forecast for modest growth with a projected volume of 110 million tons and value of $38.8 billion by 2035, despite a recent decline from peak 2013 levels.  Current production (104 million tons) falls short of domestic consumption (107 million tons), leading to a significant […]

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Soybean planting begins in Argentina, Buenos Aires grain exchange says

Soybean planting begins in Argentina, Buenos Aires grain exchange says

November 9, 2025 |

In Argentina, Reuters reported that soybean planting for the 2025/26 season began in recent days in Argentina, where most of the producing areas have “optimal” surface moisture conditions, citing a study by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC). Argentina is the world’s largest exporter of soybean oil and meal, and according to the BdeC, the […]

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Indonesia’s palm oil exports rose 11.62% year-on-year

Indonesia’s palm oil exports rose 11.62% year-on-year

November 9, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesian palm oil exports (including crude palm oil and refined palm oil) totaled 17.58 million tons from January to September 2025, an 11.62% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data by Statistics Indonesia. Palm oil exports in September totaled 1.38 million tons, a 6.9% decrease year-on-year. […]

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Study shows Ukraine has some of the highest crop yield indicators 

Study shows Ukraine has some of the highest crop yield indicators 

November 9, 2025 |

In Ukraine, APK Inform reported that Ukraine has some of the highest yields of grain and oilseed crops in the world, according to the results of a global study on agricultural production efficiency conducted by Agrohub in partnership with Syngenta. The study compared key indicators of resources, costs, yields, and profitability among five leading agricultural […]

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Mercosur soy output seen rising in 2025/26 despite smaller planted area

Mercosur soy output seen rising in 2025/26 despite smaller planted area

November 9, 2025 |

In Korea, Tridge reported that soybean production in South America’s Mercosur bloc is expected to grow by 0.8% year-on-year in the 2025/26 season, according to agribusiness consultancy Celeres.   The Mercosur bloc is a key player in the soybean market, having accounted for 62% of global exports over the past five years, according to Celeres. […]

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Brazil sowed almost half of planned area with soybeans

Brazil sowed almost half of planned area with soybeans

November 9, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that 47% of the planned area had been sown with soybeans in Brazil as of November 1, according to monitoring results from Safras & Mercado. This is lower than last year (53%) and below the average of the last five years (55%). The lag in the pace is attributed to delayed […]

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China buys US wheat, sorghum

China buys US wheat, sorghum

November 9, 2025 |

In Washington DC, World Grain reported that China has signed agreements to purchase wheat and sorghum from the United States. The report noted that China has agreed to purchase two cargoes — one soft wheat and the other spring wheat — totaling 120,000 tons, marking its first purchase of US wheat in more than a […]

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Bangladesh signs deal to buy $1.25 billion worth of US soybeans

Bangladesh signs deal to buy $1.25 billion worth of US soybeans

November 9, 2025 |

In UkrAgroConsult reported that Bangladesh’s largest soybean processors and importers—Meghna Group of Industries, City Group, Delta Agrofood Industries Ltd., Mahbub Group, and KGS Group—have signed letters of intent to increase their purchases of U.S. soybeans over the next 12 months. Under the agreement, Bangladesh’s soybean meal processors and importers have committed to purchasing soybeans and […]

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Thailand sets record for palm oil exports in  2024/25

Thailand sets record for palm oil exports in  2024/25

November 2, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Thailand exported a record 1.04 million tons of palm oil in the marketing year 2024/25, marking the highest volume in the country’s history. The main export destinations remained India, Myanmar, China, and Cambodia, with India accounting for more than 90% of total shipments, according to the report, which cited figures […]

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