Greece’s 2026 grape crop is expected to increase from the unusually small harvests of recent years, with industry groups describing the change as a return toward normal rather than overproduction. Quality prospects are strong, but growers are concerned that supply claims and weak wine-market controls could depress grape prices.
The Vega Ploiesti refinery, operated by Rompetrol Rafinare and controlled by KMG International, produced more than 92,000 tonnes of bitumen in 2025, meeting only 13-15% of Romania's 600,000-700,000 tonne annual requirement. World Bank WITS data show imports of 563,000 tonnes worth $308.67 million in 2023, with 80-85% of national demand sourced from within the region. Petrom and Grampet have announced investments in polymer-modified bitumen production.
Natural rubber futures advanced across Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore as expectations of tighter supply and falling exchange inventories supported buying. Thailand’s domestic RSS3 price slipped, while Vietnamese processors kept procurement prices unchanged.
The Douro is producing more grapes than the market for Port and DOC Douro wines can absorb, leaving growers with fewer buyers and rising inventories. Port sales are 34% below their 2000 level, while the current harvest could produce around 240,000 barrels against demand for 180,000-190,000.
Iran has exempted 14 frozen red-meat tariff lines from a levy equal to 12 per thousand of customs value. The measure covers frozen bovine, lamb, sheep and goat meat and requires implementation in the country’s trade and customs systems.
Algeria has resumed authorizations for private companies to import milk powder after a freeze lasting several months, but approved volumes remain limited. Africa Intelligence reports that Soummam has moved to order 40,000 tonnes, while major processors including Tchin-Lait are awaiting broader access.
Wholesale plum prices in Moldova have fallen to 8-10 lei per kilogram as expectations of a plentiful 2026 harvest increase supply pressure. Exports remain active because Moldovan plums are cheaper than comparable fruit in Ukraine and Poland, according to Logos Press and EastFruit data.
Poland may harvest 6–7 million tonnes of potatoes this season, but weather damage could leave the marketable yield about 30% below the total crop. Limited saleable supply and lower acreage in Western Europe may support Polish prices in autumn and winter.
Kazakhstan’s meat prices rose 15.8% year on year in July 2026 despite record January–July production. Lamb led the increase at 27.9%, while per-capita consumption remained broadly stable.
Iran has exempted almond shipments from restrictions imposed on exports of certain agricultural goods. The measure covers both in-shell almonds and almond kernels, preserving access to overseas markets for growers and exporters in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province.
Ukraine’s poultry industry says there is no nationwide shortage of chicken or eggs, although Russian attacks on distribution centers have reduced assortment in some stores. Retailers want more direct deliveries and greater risk-sharing, potentially raising producer costs and consumer prices.
Tunisian date exporters are seeking customers in Malaysia, Indonesia and other Asian markets as restrictions cloud access to Morocco. Morocco accounted for 17.1% of Tunisia’s date exports in the first five months of the 2025-2026 campaign.
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