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Commodity & Trade Updates
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Kazakhstan bans most wheat imports as supply debate continues
The move comes despite expectations of strong wheat production and export volumes in the 2025-26 marketing year.
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Egypt’s wheat harvest strengthens food security as local supply rises
Higher wheat procurement, better storage, and improved farming methods are helping Egypt reduce pressure from imports and global market shocks.
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Syria opens wheat procurement season as harvest outlook improves
The country has started buying wheat from farmers as officials expect a stronger harvest and continue efforts to build grain reserves.
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Tunisia’s olive oil export earnings rise as higher volumes offset lower prices
Strong export growth helped Tunisia lift olive oil earnings despite a drop in average prices during the first half of the 2025/2026 season.
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Oman grain hub and new shipping route could strengthen BRICS agricultural trade with Africa
New logistics links between Russia, Oman, and Africa could shorten delivery times and support grain trade across the continent, according to Russian economist Vitaly Melyantsev.