Wheat

Good rainfall and higher water reserves have helped Iraq stay on track for a fourth straight year without wheat imports.

Researchers and breeders highlight a new line, OSU P92, developed at Oklahoma State University, which contains nearly three times as many anthocyanins as conventional hard red winter wheat, making it a promising source of dietary antioxidants for bakery applications.

Stable prices, lower freight costs, and strong competition continue to shape the Black Sea wheat market ahead of the new harvest season.

The decision comes as Morocco anticipates improved cereal production following stronger rainfall during the current agricultural season, offering relief after several years of drought-related disruptions that severely affected crop yields and increased dependence on imports.

The USDA released the forecast as part of its latest global grain market outlook, highlighting a broader slowdown in import demand across North Africa and the Middle East as regional production and stock levels improve.