Commodity & Trade Updates

The United States wants to grow wheat sales in sub-Saharan Africa by showing buyers the value of higher quality wheat instead of competing on price.

The country continues to expand its list of wheat suppliers while efforts to raise local grain production continue.

Higher sales to Africa and the Middle East helped lift Turkey’s sunflower oil exports during the first half of 2026.

The new tender comes after the country made no purchase in its last wheat buying round and continues efforts to secure grain supplies.

Lower oilseed production and rising import reliance are raising fresh concerns about India’s food supply and prices.