Milling & Grains – COMMODITY & TRADE UPDATES
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Sub-Saharan Africa sets new wheat import record amid shifting global trade
The rise in wheat imports is attributed to rapid population growth, increased urbanization, and evolving dietary preferences across the region
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Kenya secures EAC extension for duty-relief on wheat, rice imports
The measure permits wheat to be imported at a 10% tariff, significantly lower than the EAC’s Common External Tariff (CET) of 35%
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Zimbabwe’s corn output to hit 1.3M tonnes in 2025/26 amid better weather
Despite the production gains, Zimbabwe is expected to remain a net importer of corn. Imports are projected to decline to 1 million tonnes in 2025/26, down 300,000 tonnes
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Global grain output set to hit record over 2B tonnes in 2025/26 – IGC
The forecast, released during the IGC’s 62nd Council Session held in London, underscores strong momentum in the grains sector
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Ukraine to sign flour export deal with China in 2025
The deal marks a significant step in Ukraine’s ongoing strategy to diversify its export markets, unlocking one of the world’s largest consumer markets for Ukrainian value-added grain products