In Vietnam, The Investor reported that Indonesia expects palm oil production to grow by 10% in 2025, reaching 56-57 million tons, exceeding previous forecasts, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI). GAPKI Secretary-General Hadi Sugeng noted that the weather in 2024-2025 has been optimal, with no prolonged rainfall, and high prices last year motivated […]
In Washington DC, National Sorghum Producers (NSP) welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement of new trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia, as well as progress on frameworks with Thailand and Vietnam. The Malaysia agreement notably opens market access for U.S. sorghum exports while addressing non-tariff barriers and expanding opportunities for a range of U.S. agricultural products, […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that US President Donald Trump said that he recently held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the main topic of which was trade. The report noted that Indian exports to the US are taxed with high tariffs – up to 50%, half of which are related to punitive measures […]
In Ukraine, the Odessa Journal reported that Ukraine’s corn exports last year amounted to $5.07 billion, representing 12.6% of global corn exports and 20.5% of the country’s total agricultural exports. The information was reported by the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club association. The report also noted that the key export destinations for Ukrainian corn last year were […]
In Washington DC, AP reported that China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by the governments of the two nations. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China will start by purchasing 12 million metric tons of soybeans from the U.S. between now and […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the International Grains Council (IGC) has raised its global grain production forecast for the current season for the third consecutive time — by 13 million tons to a record 2.42 billion tons. The revision mainly reflects higher output of wheat and barley, as updated data confirmed better-than-expected yields in several […]
In Brazil, Globo reported that Brazil shipped nearly 11 million tons of soybeans to China in September alone, an increase of about 30% compared to the same period in 2024. “Soybeans are a commodity. So, we don’t set a price for this product. And to improve this price, we need to have buyers. So, this […]
In India, The Economic Times reported that the United States could cut tariffs on Indian imports to 15-16% from 50%, with the deal likely to hinge on energy and agriculture. The report noted that Corn and soybeans have figured prominently in the negotiations, with the United States eager to sell these two agricultural products to […]
In Malaysia, Human Resources reported that Malaysia’s palm oil exports have risen by 102,000 tons to 1.42mn tons in September. The largest improvement came from South Asia, where exports to India reached the highest in 11 months. Shipments to Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the Americas and Central Asia have also […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, is weighing new restrictions on crude palm oil (CPO) exports as part of its ambitious plan to expand domestic biodiesel production. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced on October 14 that the government may regulate exports to ensure sufficient supply for its upcoming […]
