Jaap de Graaf

Doetinchem, Gelderland

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Wheat harvest yields up, but prices remain under pressure

1 week ago | allaboutfeed.net | Jaap de Graaf

Global wheat production is on the rise, with improved harvest forecasts in the EU and India. But even as yields climb, prices are under pressure – pressured by shifting inventories and rising demand in key markets. Last year the European harvest was very poor, with a total yield of just over 122 million tonnes of wheat. In May, the USDA already forecast a much larger harvest in the EU for this season: 136 million tonnes. This has now been adjusted further upwards, to 136.5 million tonnes.
Wheat markets react to drone strike in Russia and China demand slump

3 weeks ago | allaboutfeed.net | Jaap de Graaf

Wheat prices rose on international futures markets on Monday due to heightened tensions caused by the destruction of Russian bombers last weekend. The international wheat market showed an upward movement on Monday due to increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine following the drone attack on air bases in Russia. Dozens of bombers have been destroyed. But the lack of immediate retaliation and the launch of new peace negotiations in Istanbul prevented further escalation for the time being.
Global grain markets react slowly to EU harvest forecast cut

1 month ago | allaboutfeed.net | Jaap de Graaf

Wheat prices remain under pressure despite the EU’s revised harvest forecast, as global grain markets respond more to improved growing conditions elsewhere and ongoing trade tensions. A strong euro is adding further downward momentum to prices, raising concerns for European exporters. The global pressure on prices has several causes. The drought still affecting parts of Europe is somewhat misleading.
Drought drives wheat prices more than trade wars

2 months ago | allaboutfeed.net | Jaap de Graaf

Despite a sharp decline in global stock markets, international wheat prices have remained stable and even showed positive momentum as of Monday. Unlike other commodities, wheat has not been significantly affected by the escalating global trade tensions or falling equities. The ongoing US trade war, intensified by tariffs under the Trump administration, has had minimal impact on the international wheat market.
Wheat price trends amid trade tensions

Mar 7, 2025 | allaboutfeed.net | Jaap de Graaf

A trade war initiated by Donald Trump and revised estimates are causing unrest in the wheat market. Wheat market developmentsDevelopments in the international wheat market are unfolding rapidly. International markets have shown a downward trend since 11th February. The Paris futures market for May delivery was at €242.00 on that date, and by Monday, 3rd March, it had dropped to €225.50.
Russia's rising wheat prices and declining exports

Feb 21, 2025 | allaboutfeed.net | Jaap de Graaf

According to analysts, export prices for Russia wheat are rising. Additionally, restrictions in the form of an export quota and increased export tariffs are leading to smaller volumes. Russian wheat exports are expected to be about 2 million tons in February, more than 50% less than last year for this month. The Russian export quota came into effect on February 15 and is valid until June 30. Russian grain stocks are smaller than a year ago.
Tariffs, weather and Russian wheat exports all impact global grain market

Feb 14, 2025 | allaboutfeed.net | Jaap de Graaf

The export quota for Russian wheat, which will come into effect from February 15, will delay deliveries. Analysts also expect that Russian exporters will charge higher prices. That will support the EU market. The European Commission wants to impose additional import duties on fertilizer and a number of agricultural products, including wheat, from Russia and Belarus (Belarus). The committee wants to slow down these imports. This has hardly any consequences for the export of Russian wheat to the EU.
Fluctuations on wheat futures markets intensified by speculators

Jan 23, 2025 | allaboutfeed.net | Jaap de Graaf

The lower quotations are the result of international developments. In addition, speculators on futures markets, who want to make money quickly, play a role in wheat trading. This causes additional fluctuations. This element is not new, but it seems that the fluctuations intensified by speculators will increasingly determine the market, sighs a trader, adding that the game of supply and demand is not becoming any clearer.
Prijs peen stijgt verder, telers nog niet blij

Jan 17, 2025 | gfactueel.nl | Jaap de Graaf

De noteringen van peen stegen deze week verder, maar er moet nog wel wat bij om uit de kosten te komen. De beurs Middenmeer noteerde afgelopen woensdag voor C/D-peen >200 gram € 18,00 tot € 22,50 per 100 kilo. De week daarvoor was dat € 16,00 tot € 20.00. De beurs LNCN was donderdag aan de beurt om te noteren. B-peen 50-250 gram deed € 16,00 tot € 20,00 tegen € 15,00 tot € 17,00 een week eerder. Datzelfde gold voor B-peen fijn.
Higher wheat price, market waits to see

Jan 15, 2025 | allaboutfeed.net | Jaap de Graaf

The mood on the wheat market is wait-and-see. Will feed wheat prices finally rise sharply? Or is it just pluses and minuses? Many growers expect prices to rise sharply in the coming months, so that they can sell their wheat at a good price. But will that happen? No one can predict this because developments on the global market follow each other at a rapid pace. “We really don’t know. Nobody knows,” says a trader.