Hungary, Slovakia and Poland have introduced a temporary ban on the import of Ukrainian grain until 30.06.2023. Transit of Ukrainian production through both countries is permitted. Bulgaria is considering a temporary ban on Ukrainian production.
The Rosario Grain Exchange lowered its forecast for the 2022/23 corn production in Argentina by 3 million tons to 32 million tons (51.1 in 2021/22), which would be the lowest result for the last 15 years.
According to SovEcon's forecast, wheat exports from Russia will reach 4.2-4.5 million tons in April. In April 2020 alone, exports were over 5 million tons.
According to USDA data, as of 04/09/2023, 27% of the winter wheat crops in the US are in good to excellent condition (28% a week earlier and 32% a year earlier), which is the lowest level since 1996.
Import demand for soybeans in China may remain weak until the end of April. In April, imports will reach 8 million tons (-20% compared to previous expectations) and 9 million tons are expected to be imported in May (-10%).
Sagras&Mercado have lowered their forecast for the 2022/23 soybean production in Argentina to 24.8 million tons (-6.6 compared to the previous estimate and 43 in 2021/22).
