Commodity & Trade Updates
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Algeria’s OAIC secures up to 600,000 tonnes of milling wheat in international tender
Algeria’s purchases are optional origin but traders suspected the wheat could be sourced from Argentina, which is currently offering very low prices from its large new crop.
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Murang’a County, Capwell Industries sign MoU to link maize farmers directly to market
The MoU aligns with broader industry efforts to localise sourcing and reduce exposure to supply disruptions.
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South Africa’s 2025-26 corn crop outlook signals oversupply, higher exports
Favorable La Niña weather conditions in South Africa brought normal to above-normal rainfall during the corn planting period during October to December, leading to projected production of 16 million tonnes.
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Turkey mobilises nearly 4MMT of grain stocks to curb inflation, support pasta and feed sectors
TMO’s intervention reflects broader efforts to balance domestic price dynamics with international competitiveness.
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Sub-Saharan Africa rice imports surge as local production struggles to keep pace: OSIRIZ
While prices rose by an average of 6% in December 2025 due to a resurgence in demand from Southeast Asia and China, Osiriz points out that by early January 2026, global prices were stable.