India’s pigeon-pea market is being supported by slow arrivals from Myanmar, expensive freight and low inventories at ports. Uncertainty over the availability of Africa’s new crop is adding to concerns about near-term supply.
Egyptian sweet-potato production may be about 15% higher than last season, but demand across its main European markets remains weak. Exporters face spoilage, pressure on prices and requests for consignment sales while growers delay harvesting.
September corn rose $3.55 to $197 per tonne in Chicago, completing a fifth consecutive advance and reaching its highest level in 20 months. Weaker US crop ratings, a lower ProFarmer production estimate, poor EU prospects and Black Sea export constraints supported the rally.
Algerian-Russian agricultural trade increased by more than 40% in the first months of 2026 from a year earlier, driven by grain and food raw materials. Algeria is using its purchasing power to seek Russian investment, joint ventures and technology transfer while maintaining a diversified supplier base.
Japan’s rice demand fell 4.2% to 6.83 million tonnes in the year through June 2026 after record price increases drove households away from the staple. With private stocks at 2.43 million tonnes and the new harvest entering the market, producers and wholesalers face mounting pressure for further price declines.
Moeve and Repsol have moved major Spanish green hydrogen projects into construction as Europe’s 12 largest developments reach a combined 3 GW. The projects target refining, industry and renewable transport fuels, but high costs and uncertain demand remain barriers.
Algeria has tightened the conditions for approving banana import programmes. The first reported market effect is a decline in the banana price to 420 dinars per kilogram, although the available information does not specify previous prices or approved volumes.
Federarroz says 215 of 268 selected rice samples sold as Type 1 were classified below the declared grade in laboratory tests. The growers’ federation plans to submit the findings to Brazilian authorities, while stressing that its targeted sample does not represent the entire national market.
Two Indonesian small businesses have secured a Chilean order worth $29,000, equivalent to Rp510 million, for processed fruit, vegetable and tempeh snacks. The shipment is expected to reach Chile in October 2026 and enter local retail networks.
Polish wheat, corn and rapeseed prices strengthened during the 2026/2027 harvest instead of facing the usual seasonal pressure. Farmer.pl attributes the shift to stronger port demand, expanded on-farm storage and growing exposure to global prices and Black Sea logistics.
Indonesia’s business community is calling for closer cooperation among palm-oil-producing countries to protect market access and strengthen their negotiating position. Kadin Indonesia wants the CPOPC to coordinate trade diplomacy, sustainability, market development, promotion and research.
Mexico sells an estimated 4.2 used vehicles for every new car sold through dealerships, underscoring strong demand for personal mobility. A The CIU study finds that limited financing, unaffordable prices and distrust of traditional sellers prevent many potential buyers from completing purchases.
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