Increased exports lay at the heart of the decline in stocks. China continues to be an active market participant, with 8.5mmt imported to date. This is the highest since 1995/96. Pakistan is also seen trying to build stocks, having imported 2.5mmt this year.
There were relatively minor adjustments made to corn and soybean inventories. It should be noted that 1mmt was wiped off both the Argentinian corn and bean crops.
Further adding support to the wheat market last night was reports out of Russia that President Putin is considering a tax/duty on wheat exports to help curb food inflation. It seems a little strange to resort to these tactics for a country that has produced an 85mmt crop. Freight prices, a low Rouble, reluctant farmer selling have seen the price for wheat, flour, sugar and veg oils surge.
The tightening of global stocks has seen a welcome bounce in wheat prices after a period of sustained falls. On-going demand, particularly from China will be critical to maintain this momentum shift.
Merry Xmas from WASDE
Increased exports lay at the heart of the decline in stocks. China continues to be an active market participant, with 8.5mmt imported to date. This is the highest since 1995/96. Pakistan is also seen trying to build stocks, having imported 2.5mmt this year.
There were relatively minor adjustments made to corn and soybean inventories. It should be noted that 1mmt was wiped off both the Argentinian corn and bean crops.
Further adding support to the wheat market last night was reports out of Russia that President Putin is considering a tax/duty on wheat exports to help curb food inflation. It seems a little strange to resort to these tactics for a country that has produced an 85mmt crop. Freight prices, a low Rouble, reluctant farmer selling have seen the price for wheat, flour, sugar and veg oils surge.
The tightening of global stocks has seen a welcome bounce in wheat prices after a period of sustained falls. On-going demand, particularly from China will be critical to maintain this momentum shift.
The week ahead….
Expect the market to stall as we head into the Christmas period. The new year should provide some relief for cash markets as the trade can reset credit limits and start to buy grain again ahead of a busy export program.
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