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Commodity & Trade Updates
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AfCFTA boosts competitiveness of Ethiopian grain and oilseed exporters
EPOSPEA President Edao Abdi said the free trade area is opening a vast marketing frontier for producers across Ethiopia’s agrifood sector.
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Nigerian bakers sound alarm on wheat dependence amid federal push for local output
The federal government has set a target to generate US$109M in output value from wheat cultivation in the 2025/2026 dry season
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India proposes lifting 3 year wheat-product export ban amid record stocks
The 2022 ban was imposed due to a smaller harvest, rising inflation, and food security concerns.
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Ukraine’s corn market faces mounting delays as logistics deteriorate, pushing prices upward: Platts
Logistical costs have surged dramatically, with traders reporting that transport costs have jumped by US$15–US$20, nearly doubling compared to earlier in the season.
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Kiara Rice Mills flags raw material shortages, high capital costs as key constraints to operations
CEO and cofounder Palash Jain said that Kiara processes 100% locally sourced paddy rice, yet still faces acute supply constraints.