Egypt’s food-industry exports reached a record $4.473 billion between January and July 2026, Cairo 24 reported. Export value increased by $433 million, or 10.7%, from the corresponding period.
Extraordinary corn marketing-support payments are being distributed in Sinaloa after a season of low yields and producer losses. The assistance may ease immediate financial pressure, but the available information does not specify its value, coverage or payment timetable.
Indonesia has presented rice exports to ASEAN markets and 10,000 tonnes for Palestine as evidence of stronger domestic food production. The limited announcement does not specify shipment dates, buyers, prices or export volumes by ASEAN destination.
Palm oil sourced from Indonesian land affected by forest and land fires in 2026 risks losing access to the European market. Coordinate-level traceability makes the origin of raw material difficult for exporters to conceal, according to Kompas.
Russia’s vegetable-oil market reached 903 million liters in January-June 2026, up 10% year on year. Domestic producers supplied about 99% of the market, while sunflower oil accounted for 85% of production.
Turkey’s state grain board TMO will begin purchasing 2026-crop in-shell hazelnuts through an appointment system. Prices are set at 255 lira per kilogram for Giresun-quality round hazelnuts and 250 lira for Levant-quality nuts, subject to an intake limit of 100 kilograms per decare.
Wheat futures declined across major US exchanges on August 21, while Chicago corn and soybean contracts advanced. Strong old-crop corn sales and new soybean business, including 712,000 tonnes for China, supported oilseed and feed-grain prices.
Russia will raise its wheat and meslin export duty by 291 rubles to 1,012.1 rubles per tonne from August 26. The higher charge will increase exporters’ costs and could affect Russian offer prices, while the corn duty will more than double and barley will remain duty-free.
The Cavendish supplies 99% of global banana exports but is highly exposed to Tropical Race 4, a soil-borne fungal disease. Researchers are testing resistant plants, gene editing and wild banana genetics as they seek commercially viable replacements.
Spain’s imported banana volumes rose 14.5% to 241,582 tonnes in the first half of 2026, outpacing sales of Canary Islands bananas. Low farmgate prices and rising import penetration are intensifying pressure on island growers.
ICE cotton futures reached 89.30 cents per pound, their highest level in 28 months, as weather risks and a projected global production deficit supported prices. USDA estimates cited by Ekonomi Gazetesi put consumption at 122.9 million bales and production at 117.6 million bales.
Russian flour production is forecast to grow by 1.5–2.0% year on year under the baseline scenario for the fourth quarter of 2026 and 2027. ZOL.ru expects wholesale EXW prices to rise by 3.0–4.0% and retail prices by 4.0–5.0%, with harvest conditions, financing costs and regulation determining the final outcome.
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