Polish coal production is rising, but domestic mines can supply only 2.5-3 million tonnes of the roughly 6 million tonnes of lump coal used annually. Trade union leader Bogusław Ziętek warns that Poland may need substantial imports for households and additional thermal coal for power generation.
Thailand and Malaysia’s sole rice importer, BERNAS, have strengthened cooperation on procurement and market information. Both sides expect Thai rice exports to Malaysia to exceed 700,000 tonnes this year.
Most crude palm oil contracts closed higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives in trading dated 5/7/2026. Investor Daily linked the gains to stronger soybean oil prices as traders awaited Malaysian production figures.
Romania’s industrial producer prices rose 12.7% year on year in June 2026 and 0.8% from May, according to National Institute of Statistics data reported by EVZ and Economica.net. Coke and refined petroleum products recorded the sharpest annual increase, at 41.9%, while energy-related prices also climbed by more than 23%.
Croatia will change the scoring rules for agricultural-processing support so that processors using at least 50% domestic raw materials receive priority. The measure covers meat, milk, grain and other inputs from Croatian farms and is intended to direct EU-backed investment more closely toward domestic production.
Romania’s Competition Council fined Agrana group companies and distributor Lucsor Impex a combined 52.09 million lei (€10.22 million) for agreements affecting sugar sale prices. Agrana admitted the infringement and received a reduced fine, while Lucsor plans to challenge the decision.
China and India together consume about 70% of the world’s coal, keeping global demand concentrated in Asia in 2025. Coal remains the leading source of electricity generation worldwide even as investment in renewable energy accelerates.
Vietnam’s annual revenue loss from smuggled cigarettes could approach VND20 trillion by 2031, according to the Vietnam Tobacco Association. The warning comes before a new mixed excise-tax system takes effect in 2027, progressively adding a fixed levy of up to VND10,000 per pack.
The Vietnam Food Association is considering a $500-per-tonne FOB floor for fragrant rice exports and a minimum procurement price of VND7,000 per kilogram for fresh paddy. The proposal follows weaker export earnings and measures by the Philippines that have pressured Vietnamese rice prices.
Ukraine’s 2026 potato harvest could be about 30% smaller than last year after prolonged heat and a shortage of moisture. Farm-gate prices may rise around 30% in late October and early November, while stored potatoes could become 12–15% more expensive.
Vietnam’s average rubber export price rose to $1,924 per tonne in the first half of 2026 as global natural rubber demand continued to exceed supply. Higher selling prices sharply improved earnings across listed producers, although land conversions and rubber-tree disposals also contributed to some results.
US imports of prepared Russian nuts and seeds reached a record $633,300 in June, according to RIA Novosti data cited by Rambler Finance. The value was 2.7 times the year-earlier level and 36% higher than in May.
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