Brazilian soybean oil exports could reach 2 million tonnes in 2026, above ABIOVE's earlier 1.6 million-tonne forecast, as rising biodiesel mandates in Indonesia and Malaysia lift global demand. Higher export returns are drawing oil away from domestic biodiesel producers, according to Argus.
Sapporo Beer is investing roughly $643 million for a 25% stake in a Carlsberg-led joint venture targeting Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, covering Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The deal headlines divergent overseas strategies among Japan's four largest brewers as the home market stops growing.
Cemex will invest more than €450 million in the SOMZERO carbon capture project at its Alcanar cement plant in Tarragona. Backed by €200 million from Spain’s industrial decarbonization program, the first phase is designed to capture more than 500,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Ukraine has set out a 10-year plan to protect its tobacco-growing market, while Poland lacks a comparable long-term vision, Dziennik Łódzki reports. The contrast matters for roughly 3,500 Polish farms at the beginning of the tobacco supply chain.
India’s central government and Madhya Pradesh have launched a special direct-export initiative for Sharbati wheat. The scheme targets Gulf markets with a premium variety known for its natural sweetness and distinctive shine, although shipment volumes, prices and participating buyers have not been disclosed.
Experts have warned that climate change and a possible El Niño influence could affect India’s wheat production in the 2026-27 crop year. Delays affecting the kharif season may also disrupt the agricultural calendar, although no production estimate has been provided.
EU spending on Russian potash fertilizers fell 5.1-fold to €5.9 million in May 2026. Purchases of fertilizers containing two or three nutrients rose 5.3-fold to €48.6 million, lifting total Russian fertilizer imports to €60.5 million.
Italian rice growers have taken their concerns to Brussels, seeking a review of import tariffs as the sector’s crisis deepens. The available information does not specify the tariff changes requested or identify the imports under dispute.
Russian coal exports rose 18% year-on-year in June 2026 to 20.6 million tonnes, according to the Center for Price Indices cited by Vedomosti. Deliveries to India jumped 48% to 3.5 million tonnes, and recovering prices supported the surge.
A USDA report cited by El Khabar says France lost its dominant position in Algeria's wheat market to Germany during the 2021-2022 season. Algeria's grain imports for the new season are estimated at about 13 million tonnes, including 7.5 million tonnes of wheat, with Russia now competing and Ukraine posting modest results.
Russian beer imports from countries outside the EAEU fell 34% year on year to 61.7 million liters in the first half of 2026. Supplies from EAEU members doubled, while Russian-made products retained 95.4% of domestic sales.
Russian thermal coal export prices could end 2028 at 10–20% below their June levels, depending on the destination, according to a Neft Research forecast cited by Kommersant. Recovering global supply is expected to outweigh recent support from Middle East tensions and disruptions in major producing countries.
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage your preferences or learn more in our
Privacy Policy.