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China increases its soybean purchases from Argentina to 20 cargoes.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

Traders said that Chinese importers continued to purchase Argentine soya beans at a rapid pace after the South American supplier temporarily reduced its export taxes, allowing it to compete with other suppliers. These purchases are eroding the U.S.'s market share…

Traders say that traders do not believe Syria will purchase the 200,000 tons of wheat offered by the World Wheat Alliance.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Syrian state grain agency was believed to not have purchased any milling wheat in an international bid for 200,000 metric tonnes of milling flour which ended on September 15. The traders said that in the past, offers were still under consideration.

Traders estimate that the Algerian wheat purchase in tender is around 600,000 tonnes.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction on Tuesday. Estimates of the purchase ranged up to 690 000 tons. The trader estimates were mostly between 500…

South Korea's MFG bids to purchase 120,000 tons of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that South Korea's Major Feedmill Group has announced an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,00 metric tons soymeal. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Wednesday, September 24, as well.

South Korea's FLC purchased 60,000 tons of soymeal privately, traders claim.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought about 60,000 tons of soymeal on Tuesday in a private transaction without holding an international tender. They said that the soymeal would be imported from the United States, or South America.

Sources say that Chevron's Venezuelan oil exports have been halved since the new US authorization.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

According to three sources familiar with the situation, the U.S. oil giant Chevron can only export half of the crude produced by its Venezuelan joint ventures under the new rules set forth by Washington. The Treasury Department issued a limited…

China purchases Argentine soya beans after tax cut, leaving US farmers behind

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

Three traders reported that Chinese buyers had purchased at least 10 loads of Argentine soya beans after Buenos Aires abolished grain export taxes. This is a further blow to U.S. soybean farmers who are already unable to access their largest market due low prices and have been shut out.

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction that ended on Tuesday. They said that the initial cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs, was $259, 260, and 261.

Turkey will buy 255,000 tonnes of feed barley from traders, they say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Turkish state grain board TMO had issued an international tender for the purchase and import of about 255,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is 30 September.

China purchases Argentine soya beans after the tax cut, leaving US farmers behind

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

Three traders reported that Chinese buyers had purchased at least 10 loads of Argentine soya beans after Buenos Aires abolished grain export taxes. This is a further blow to U.S. soybean farmers who are already unable to access their largest market due low prices and have been shut out.

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, Jordan's state grain buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes of hard milling whey from optional origins. They said that it was estimated to have been purchased from Al Dahra for $266.00 per ton, including freight (c&f)…

Bangladesh to purchase 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer had issued an international bid to purchase 50,000 tons of rice. The deadline for submitting price offers is October 6, 2016. The tender is seeking offers for non-basmati rice parboiled in CIF terms (ship unloading charges)…

Pakistan receives offers for 100,000 metric tons of sugar, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicated that the lowest price in the international bid from Pakistan for 100,000 metric tons white sugar was $534.75 per metric ton, including freight and cost. They said that the offers in the tender…

South Korea's MFG purchases 63,000 tons of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea purchased 63,000 metric tonnes of soymeal from South America on Monday in a private transaction without an international tender, European traders reported. If the seller chooses to supply Chinese or American soymeal, only 50,000 tonnes are required.

South Korea bids for estimated 157,000 tons rice

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2025

Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-owned company in South Korea, has announced an international tender for the purchase of 157,000 metric tonnes of rice from China and America. The deadline for submitting price offers is September 30, according to European traders.

Algeria offers to purchase soft milling wheat in the amount of 50,000 tonnes, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 21, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's OAIC, the state grain agency of Algeria, has launched an international tender for soft milling wheat sourced from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.

Italian port blocks weapons for Israel amid worker protests

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2025

Italian dockworkers, along with other labor groups, have been protesting against the Gaza offensive. The port of Ravenna in the Adriatic Sea refused entry on Thursday to two trucks that were allegedly carrying weapons to Israel. Alessandro Barattoni…

The amount of wheat purchased by Iran in August is larger than expected, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2025

The Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC), a state-owned agency, is believed to be the one that purchased a lot of wheat from Russia in August during its international tender. One European trader stated, "The Iranian purchase appears to be much larger than initially thought.

Jordanian traders claim that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 metric tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 24 September. The…

South Korean mill purchases about 30,000 tonnes of wheat from US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2025

European traders reported that a South Korean flour mill purchased an estimated 30,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the U.S. at an international auction on Thursday. The purchase included several wheat varieties, which were all purchased on a FOB basis.