Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds Market Update (20/12/2024)

Australian red sorghum has experienced sluggish trade demand in China, with some business reported in containers at U$265/MT (F/M) to CFR Tianjin in containers. Weak demand for forward contracts has led to a lack of activity in Australian GMB; offers for GMB P-grade to CFR Qingdao (A/M) have been quoted at U$1010/MT.

There has been business reported in containers of Australian KASPA peas to CFR Qingdao (F/M) at U$450/MT against offers at U$465/MT levels to CFR China. Australian feed barley demand remains slow, offers quoted at U$255/MT to CFR China (J/F) via containers.

Russian and Canadian YP CFR remain unchanged from the past week, with offers quoted at U365/MT for Russian YP via containers, U$400/MT for Canadian YP via containers, and U$380/MT for Canadian YP in bulk.

SEA millers did not engage in trade activity for the forward contract procurement of Australian wheat in containers this week, with offers quoted at U$280/MT levels (A) in containers to SEA major ports.

In Egypt, there is sluggish demand for Faba beans, with approximately 90K tonnes arriving by vessel. Buyers prefer to wait, hearing that Faba beans (Fiesta type) in bulk was traded at U$545-55/MT levels & this week offers quoted at U$515/MT (Warda type) & U$555/MT (Fiesta type) to CFR Damietta (J/F) via containers. There is minimal movement in Lupins sales, with offers quoted at U$535/MT to CFR Damietta (J) via containers.

Australian desi chickpeas & red lentils are experiencing slow trade movement in Bangladesh, with offers quoted for CHK1 at U$695-700/MT (J) & NIP1/HAL1 at U$720/MT (J) to CFR Chittagong via containers, while local prices are becoming softer for both.

In Pakistan, arrival of Australian desi chickpeas vessel at Karachi port has led to a slowdown in demand & there has been minimal buyer interest in Australian red lentils. Hearing containers offers for CHK1 at U$700/MT (J) & NIP1/HAL1 at U$710-15 (J) to CFR Karachi.  

In India, there are bearish buying sentiments for Australian desi chickpeas this week, with few offers are quoted for CHK1 at U$690/MT (J) to CNF India via containers. Minimal trade activity in Australian red lentils – offers at above U$705/MT against buying interest at U$695/MT to Kolkata.              

In Nepal, there is no buying for Australian desi chickpeas this week, with offers quoted high U$740/MT to CFR Birgunj (J/F) via containers.

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Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds Market Update (06/12/2024)

The latest ABARES crop report forecasts the following production: Wheat – 31.9MMT; barley – 11.7MMT; Canola – 5.6MMT; Sorghum – 2.1MMT; Desi – 1.9MMT; Lentils – 1.1MMT; Lupins – 763KT; Faba – 693KT; Field Peas – 222KT.

The Australian wheat crop is facing harvesting delays & continuous rainfall, impacting the local market with firm prices this week. In Southeast Asia, millers have secured Feb/March supplies of Australian wheat APW at U$272/MT & APH2 at U$302/MT, & are now seeking to cover the demand for April/May.

Australia’s red sorghum new crop faces weak demand in China, with this week offers quoting at U$275-77/MT to CFR Tianjin, while buyers bid at U$270/MT.

This week, there has been no trade movement in new Australian GMB, with offers quoted at U$ 1020/MT to CFR Qingdao in containers (M/M), and buyers are bidding at U$1000/MT. Local sources indicate that GMB stock availability is very tight in China.

Kaspa peas are experiencing low demand as offer at U$460/MT to CFR Tianjin due to high origination market prices & heavy rainfall in Victoria, with buyers placing low bid values at U$435/MT. As we are hearing Russian YP offers quoted at U$365/MT (D/J) in containers & Canadian YP offers quoted at U$390/MT (J/F) in containers & U$375/MT in bulk (F/M).  

In local market, faba beans have shown robust price stability over the last three weeks. However, this week, there has been a lack of demand for lupins and faba beans in the Egyptian market. In container offers Faba Warda type at U$510/MT levels & Lupins at U$555/MT to CFR Damietta (D/J). 

Exports of Desi chickpeas in Oct,24 is increased by 328% compared to Sep,24 – as India is major importer compared to rest of ISC countries. Export of lentils in Oct,24 is declined by 67% compared to Sep,24 – as main importers are India, SL & Bangladesh as per ABS.

In India, there has been weak demand & limited trade activity for Australian desi chickpeas this week, with buyers showing low interest. Offers for CHK1(24/25) have been quoted at U$725-30/MT to CNF India (D/J). Additionally, there is low buyer interest in Australian red lentils.

In Pakistan, there are limited inquiries for Australian desi chickpeas for December cargoes, with buyers bidding at U$700/MT against offers of U$725-30/MT to CFR Karachi in containers.

In Bangladesh, this week minimal trade movement in Australian desi chickpeas offered at U$740/MT to CFR Chittagong (D/J) in containers.

In Nepal, Hearing Australian GM Canola offers at U$670/MT to CFR Birgunj (D/J) in containers with no buying interest. Australian desi chickpeas offer at U$745/MT to CFR Birgunj (D/J) in containers.

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Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds Market Update (29/11/2024)

Australian wheat prices are remained strong over past two weeks in local market. This week SEA millers are observing market prices for Feb/March procurement, as offers quoted at APW at high U$280/MT (J/F) to CFR SEA major port in containers.

This week, rain & thunderstorms have affected extensive areas of Western Australia, influenced by a deepening low-pressure trough & a low-pressure system along the west coast. In Queensland & northeastern NSW, severe thunderstorms have been triggered by low-pressure troughs over the course of several days.

In the last two weeks, Faba beans have shown remarkable strong price resistance at the backend market. Demand of Faba beans in Egypt has been steady to low this week, as offers are quoted at U$515/MT levels for Warda type & U$585/MT levels for Fiesta type to CFR Damietta (D/J) in containers.

The demand for Australian red sorghum in China is holding steady, with offers quoted at U$280/MT for CFR Tianjin (M/A) in containers, compared to buyer bids of U$272/MT. This week, limited trade reported Australian Mung beans P-grade new crop at U$980/MT to CFR Qingdao (A/M).  

Australian Kaspa peas demand remains steady to sluggish, with sellers offering them at U$445/MT to CFR Tianjin (J/F) in containers, while buyers are bidding at U$430/MT levels. Currently, the demand for Australian barley is holding steady. Offers are reported at U$275/MT for CFR Tianjin (D/J) in containers, compared to buyer bids of U$250/MT.

Australian desi chickpeas price is currently robust in the local market, influenced by reported trade activities at destination markets this week. In India, Australian desi chickpeas this week bulk in vessel trades reported at U$695/MT (J) levels to CNF India. In containers hearing that for ready shipments of CHK1(24/25) buyers bidding at U$750/MT.

Bangladesh activity participating for Australian desi chickpeas bidding at U$690/MT for Dec cargoes, while offers quoted at high U$720/MT to CFR Chittagong in containers.

In Pakistan, demand of Australian desi chickpeas & red lentils has been sluggish over past 3 weeks & no trade movements. Sources indicate that 1st Vessel of desi has arrived at Karachi port & local market is slow at the moment.

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Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds Market Update (08/11/2024)

Global wheat market experienced minimal price fluctuations before the US election, with Australian wheat market prices & AUD dollar firming last week. Demand for ASW & APW till January was covered by SEA millers, who are currently keeping an eye on the market. This week business reported for APW1 at U$274/MT & ASW at U$270/MT in containers.

In China, there is a low demand for old crop of Australian red sorghum, with the last business reported at U$285/MT, & quotes for the new crop at U$280/MT (M/A) for CFR Tianjin in containers. The demand for Kaspa peas remains sluggish, with offers quoted at U$435/MT (J/F) to CFR Tianjin. Sources indicate that the GMB spot market is strengthening, with prices reaching U$1015/MT. Australian barley new crop offers at U$255/MT levels to CFR Tianjin (N/D) in containers.

Faba beans prices are skyrocketing in the local market as bulk vessel accumulators aggressively pursue it. In Egypt, buyers are actively looking for Faba beans (Warda & Fiesta type), indicative offers art U$605/MT to CFR Damietta for Faba (Fiesta type) in containers.

India’s demand for Australian desi chickpeas continues to be stable, with this week container trades are reported CHK1 at U$710/MT to CNF India(N/D) & for bulk trades reported U$705/MT levels (O/N) & for Dec offers quoted at U$680/MT levels to CFR Mundra. Sluggish demand for Australian red lentils, with offers NIP1/HAL1 at U$700/MT to CFR Kolkata in containers.

Australian Desi chickpeas are currently in low demand in Pakistan; container offers are quoted at CHK1 for U$725/MT CFR Karachi (N/D) with limited buying interest. Australian red lentils are likewise in low demand; quotes for containers for NIP1/HAL1 at U$730/MT to CFR Karachi (N/D).

Bangladeshi buyers are expressing interest for Dec sailing cargoes of Australian desi chickpeas, heard business reported at U$685/MT for bulk & for containers at U$705/MT levels to CFR Chittagong (D). Sources indicate that local market desi at U$885/MT levels.

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Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds Market Update (18/10/2024)

AS per GIWA, WA is expected to produce 17.75MT of winter crop from the ongoing harvest as Wheat 9.91MT, Barley 4.32MT, Canola 2.35MT, Oats 590KT, Lupins 505KT & other Pulses 73KT.

The weather forecast indicates rainfall of 15-25mm for NNSW, 15-50mm for central and SNSW, 10-50mm for Victoria, 5-25mm for South Australia, 5-15mm for northern WA, & 10-25mm for southeastern WA. Crops may benefit from this rain and replenish grain pod fill and volume but this may be last event required prior harvest. Weather still not warming up to allow crops to mature quickly for harvest. Any more rain from end October onwards will be detrimental to crop quality.

In NSW cereal crops hit by frosts earlier will have recovered but Victoria received another 2 frost events in Oct which have further dented crops in some areas. Harvest in Victoria should start in early November when we know the full extent of crop losses. Forward sales have been limited in Vic hence trade are waiting to see crop yields on harvest to decide pricing moves. South Australia has continued to be worse than other states for this season, yields will be know by mid- November.

Locally Australian wheat prices are strengthening, yet there is weak demand from the destination markets. In the SEA region, new crop of APW is reportedly quoted below U$287/MT & ASW at low U$280/MT to CFR major SEA ports in containers.

Post-national holiday, the demand for Australian red sorghum in China has waned, with container price offers standing at U$295/MT CFR Tianjin (O/N) with no firm buying interest. We have limited availability now ex Australia with growers and trade now busy with winter crop harvest. Meanwhile, USA sorghum is reportedly trading at U$270/MT this week. Additionally, Canadian & Russian YP are quoted at U$430/MT and U$410/MT to CFR China. Buyers are opting to wait for the new harvest of Kaspa peas, as their bids are not aligning with the quoted price of U$460/MT CFR Tianjin (D/J) in containers. Canadian barley offers are firming up at U$260-65/MT to CFR China with lack of buying interest, & there have been no indicative offers from Australian or Russian barley.

Anticipated large chickpeas harvest is Australia is imposing significant price pressure in Indian sub-continent markets with spot buyer bids declining day by day with origin prices and bids declining by A$50 pmt in last 2 weeks.

In India, there has been a weak demand for Australian desi chickpeas over past three weeks, with very limited trading activity reported. Vessel trades for CHK1(24/25) are at U$770/MT to CFR Mundra (N/D). Container offers are quoted at U$820/MT (O/N), U$790-95/MT (N/D), & U$770/MT (D/J) to CFR Mundra/NS, with no buyer interest. The domestic market for desi remains weak, with price stands at INR 75. Australian red lentils are also experiencing sluggish demand, with offers at U$745-50/MT to CFR Kolkata (N/D) in containers, again with no buyers. Currently, there is no price parity in Faba beans, with limited offers at U$435-40/MT (N/D/J) to CFR Kolkata in containers.

In Pakistan, there is a strong demand for Australian desi chickpeas with buyers seeking for early shipments only, with price offers at U$830/MT (O/FH Nov); at U$780-85/MT (N/D) to CFR Karachi in containers. Australian red lentils demand is sluggish, with offers quoted at U$765-70/MT (N/D) to CFR Karachi in containers.

In Bangladeshi buyers are showing interest for Australian desi chickpeas, with price offers at U$840-45/MT (N); U$785-90/MT (N/D) to CFR Chittagong in containers.

In Nepal, hearing some business reported of Australian desi chickpeas – CHK1(24/25) at U$820/MT levels to (N/D) to CFR Birgunj & Canola at U$695/MT to CFR Biratngar in containers.

In Egypt, buyers are gearing up for the new crop coverage of faba beans, hearing that faba beans are trading at U$470/MT (N/D)Warda type // U$505/MT (N/D)Fiesta type to CFR Damietta, in containers. A line up of expected bulk vessel programs ex Australia are keeping pre-harvest pricing higher and uncompetitive for container business. Longer transit of 80-90 days on containers also limiting trade on container business.

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Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds Market Update (11/10/2024)

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel and subsequent oil price spike has also spiked global oilseed market prices on account of bio-fuel inclusions. Locally in Australia, this has led to a significant increase in canola prices.

Dry weather condition in both Australia & the Black Sea region where it is impacting planting of crops has driven up global wheat values and in turn new crop Australian wheat prices on the east coast & WA. Domestic market bids are up by A$8-10/MT in the last 1 week, with no significant grower selling yet. In SEA region, heard that ASW9 trading at U$280/MT levels+/-U$3/MT – (J/F) & AH1 trading at high U$320/MT – (N/D) to CFR SEA major ports in containers. Next 2 weeks rain is predicted in Southern NSW & Victoria which may provide a relief and boost to crop volume.

Exports of Australian red sorghum down by 27% in Aug,24 compared to Jul24, major buyers are China, Japan & Taiwan as per ABS. Demand for Australian red sorghum in China is sluggish, with offers high at U$295/MT to CFR Tianjin (O/N) in containers & no firm interest. Chinese buyers are seeking the new crop of Kaspa peas, targeting U$440/MT, while offers quoted U$460/MT to CFR Tianjin. Local sources indicate that the peas market remains stable to flat, but there’s no significant buying demand from the downstream market.

Exports of Australian feed barley up by 8% & malt barley fell by 1% in Aug,24 compared to Jul,24; feed barley main importer is Japan, Peru, China & malt barley main buyers is China, Mexico, Vietnam as per ABS. Hearing no indicative trade offers from Australia barley this week & Russian barley offered at U$225/MT to CFR China major ports.

In Pakistan, demand for Australian desi chickpeas is strong for prompt shipments but low for Dec/Jan. Reports indicate vessel business at U$850/MT to CFR Karachi (O), while there have been no containerized trades this week. Hearing trade offers for Australian desi chickpeas range from U$810-840/MT for Nov in containers. Pakistani buyers continue to buy Tanzanian desi chickpeas at U$850/MT for prompt shipments. Demand for Australian red lentils are currently sluggish, with price quoted U$760-770/MT to CFR Karachi (N/D) in containers.

In India, the demand for Australian desi chickpeas has been declining for the past two weeks due to subdued buying interest. Indian domestic traders are anticipating that the price of desi chickpeas may firm up due to strong demand during festive season in upcoming days. Hearing trade offers at CHK1(24/25) – CFR NS/Mundra – U$830/MT levels (O/N) to CFR NS/Mundra in containers. No movement in Australian red lentils at the moment as demand is sluggish, with hearing offers NIP1/HAL1 at U$750-60/MT to CFR Kolkata (N/D) in containers. This week, some business reported on Faba beans at U$430/MT to CFR Kolkata (N/D) in containers.

Bangladeshi buyers are actively participating for desi chickpeas to cover next year’s Ramadhan demand, as hearing business reported at U$850/MT levels to CFR Chittagong (O/N) & hearing trade offers at U$840/MT levels (N) & U$820/MT levels (D) to CFR Chittagong in containers.

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Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds Market Update (27/09/2024)

In Central Queensland, the harvest for desi chickpeas, barley, & wheat has commenced. Crop quality is good with bulk vessel accumulators for chickpeas chasing tonnages with strong numbers into Mackay and Gladstone ports. We should start to see volume chickpeas harvest from SE Qld in second half October.

Meanwhile, in Victoria & South Australia, frost damage has led to significant lowering of crop production estimates in cereals, canola and lentils. Frost damage is still being assessed by growers and industry and is expected to be significant (about 30-40% expected damages in affected areas). This past week there has been 5-10mm of rain in cropping regions of South Australia and Victoria which were not enough to allow recovery from frost damages. We will need to have at least 20-30mm in next 2 weeks to restore some potential in the lentil crops damaged by frost.

Similarly, some regions in southern New South Wales have also been affected by frost damage but they have received between 15mm-40mm of rain the past week which will reverse some damage into later sown crops.

Australian wheat demand is strong this week as SEA millers showing keen interest for new crop purchase, as we heard new crop of APW1 is being indicating at U$290/MT to CFR SEA major ports (traded U$287 into Thailand earlier this week), while ASW current crop prompt shipment trading at U$280/MT levels to CFR SEA major ports in containers.

The Chinese market is currently showing low demand for Australian red sorghum, with no indicative offers reported this week. Buying levels are U$285/MT to CFR Tianjin. Local sources indicate that Chinese-origin sorghum is experiencing good production levels & is priced similarly to imported sorghum. Additionally, there have been limited indicative offers in containers for Australian barley at high U$275/MT (O) to CFR China major ports, while buyers bidding at U$250/MT. New crop sorghum planting is underway but sorghum cropping regions in Queensland needs a good 40mm+ rainfall event for larger area to be planted. October is the start of the northern wet season.

As per latest update (26/09) from Bureau of Meteorology Australia: October to December forecast –

  • Rainfall is likely (60 to 80% chance) to be above average for much of Australia.
  • Rainfall is likely to be within the typical seasonal range across parts of western WA and the southern NT.
  • There is an increased chance of unusually high rainfall for much of Queensland, parts of south-eastern SA including the Riverland region, western Victoria and eastern Tasmania.

Pakistani buyers are showing interest in Australian desi chickpeas, with reports of two vessels being booked at U$835/MT – (Oct/FH Nov) & U$825/MT full Nov to CFR Karachi & in containers offers for CHKM – U$880/MT to CFR Karachi. Heard that TZ chickpeas trade reported at U$840/MT (O) in containers.  Australian Lentils demand is relatively flat, with offers hearing at U$760-65/MT (N/D) – CFR Karachi in containers on back of reduced crop estimates from Australia.

Indian market has seen slow in the demand for Australian desi chickpeas and red lentils this week, with hearing trade offers Australian CHK1(24/25) at $850-55/MT (O/N); at U$815-820/MT (N/D) to CFR NS/Mundra; Australian red lentils NIP1/HAL1 – at U$760/MT (N/D) – CFR Kolkata in containers. Hearing Canadian Crimson2 offers at U$705/MT in bulk & at U$735/MT for containers to CFR Kolkata (O) & for CFR NS/Mundra at U$665/MT in bulk & at U$695/MT in containers. Hearing TZ desi chickpeas offers at U$850/MT to CFR NS/Mundra.

Bangladeshi buyers showing low interest for Australian desi chickpeas & red lentils at the moment, with hearing trade offers for CHK1(24/25) at U$815-20/MT (N/D) to CFR Chittagong in containers.

Egyptian buyers showing interest for Australian lupins and faba beans this week, with target buying levels for large fabas at U$465-70/MT & Albus Lupins at U$530-35/MT to CFR Damietta in containers.

Lack of participation from Nepal buyers for Australian desi chickpeas & red lentils, with offers hearing CHK1(24/25) at high U$900/MT to ICD Birgunj (O/N) in containers.

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Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds Market Update (20/09/2024)

In Victoria and South Australia, ongoing dry conditions are impacting crop areas, & frost has become a new concern. Meanwhile, harvesting in Central Queensland is expected to begin in late September, followed by Southern Queensland in early October.

SEA miller showing firm interest in Australian wheat for both prompt shipment & for forward purchase. We hearing ASW trading at U$280/MT to CFR SEA major ports – prompt shipments & APW1 (24/25) indicate at U$295/MT to CFR Bangkok (N/D) in containers. 

Exports of sorghum up by 72% in Jul,24 compared to Jun,24, with China being main importer as per ABS. This week in China, post Mid-Autumn Festival, trade demand for Australian red sorghum is seeing a slowdown. Trade offers at high U$295/MT to CFR Tianjin, while buyers are bidding at U$285/MT for (S/O) in containers.

Exports of feed barley & malt barley fell by 77% & 18%, with China being major importer in Jul,24 compared to Jun,24 as per ABS. Hearing AU barley bulk offers at U$260/MT levels & Malt barley at U$270/MT (N/D) to CFR China main ports. Russian barley offers at U$230/MT levels (O/N) in containers.

In India, the demand for Australia desi chickpeas has declined since last week & domestic market stands at INR 79 as festive seasons approaches. Offers for Australian CHK1 (24/25) at U$845-50/MT (O/N) to CFR Mundra/NS in containers & business reported at U$785/MT (D/J) to CFR Mundra. Demand for Australian red lentils are stable, with trade offers at U$720/MT (N/D) in containers & in bulk vessel offers at U$670/MT to CFR Kolkata.

In Pakistan, demand for Australian desi chickpeas has slowed down following a surge in purchases from Tanzania and Russia last week. Current offers for Australia’s CHK1 (24/25) at U$800/MT – (N/D) CFR Karachi in containers, with bulk vessel trade reported at U$750/MT (D/J). Meanwhile, the demand for Australian red lentils is currently low, with trade offers for NIP1/HAL1 at high U$710/MT (D/J) to CFR Karachi in containers with no buying interest.

In Bangladesh, buyers are currently not showing interest in Australian desi chickpeas. Trade offers for CHK1 (24/25) at high U$800/MT (N/D) to CFR Chittagong in containers.

In Egypt, Australian sellers are offering new crop faba beans at U$465/MT (O/N) to CFR Damietta in containers, while buyers are bidding at U$440/MT.

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Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds Market Update (06/09/2024)

According to the latest ABARES crop production forecast, Wheat 31.8MT; Barley 12.2MT; Canola 5.5MT; Lentils 1.7MT; Chickpeas 1.3MT.

Crops in SA & parts of Victoria are expected to receive some rainfall next week. The crop in NSW is progressing well, with expected rainfall in the upcoming week. In QLD, hopefully we will see harvest begin in late September.

Weaker export demand for Australian wheat in SEA regions, heard that APW1 quoted below U$280/MT (O) to CFR SEA Major ports in containers.

In China, there has been some trade demand for Australian red sorghum this week, with trades at U$280/MT (S/O) – CFR Tianjin in containers. The local market is reportedly firming up; due to the lack of clarity in the import policy, importers are cautious about taking action. There are no indicative offers on Australian barley or other origins at this time. Kaspa peas demand has diminished as RU/Canadian YP available at affordable prices.

In India, this week – Tanzanian chickpeas are actively traded by sellers at U$835/MT for CNF India.  Business reported for Australian CHK1(24/25) at U$855/MT (O/N) to CFR Kolkata in containers & bulk at U$845/MT (O/N) to CNF India. This week, there has been some trade activity in current & new crop of Australian red lentils due to low stock availability at ports, with trade reported NIP1/HAL1(23/24) at U$700/MT to CFR Kolkata (S/O) & new crop NIP1/HAL1(24/25) at U$665/MT (D/J) to CFR Kolkata in containers.

In Pakistan, demand for Australian desi chickpeas is currently low, with offers for CHK1(24/25) quoted at U$805/MT – (N/D) to CFR Karachi in containers, there is no buying interest as buyers prefer to wait till harvest. No major trade movement in Australian red lentils.  

Bangladesh is experiencing slow trade movement in Australian desi chickpeas and red lentils, with sellers quoting new crop of CHK1(24/25) at U$860/MT (O/N) & NIP1/HAL1(23/24) priced high U$690/MT (S/O) to CFR Chittagong in containers.    

Exporters are receiving inquiries for new crop Australian desi chickpeas and red lentils from Nepal.

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Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds Market Update (30/08/2024)

The demand for old crop Australian wheat from Southeast Asian millers is sluggish due to the more sufficient Black Sea wheat supply & competitive prices that keeps Australian exporters out of game. In SEA, APW quoted at U$280/MT & ASW9 trading below U$265/MT to CFR SEA major ports in containers.

In China, this week Australian red sorghum (SOR1) has been trading to CFR Tianjin in containers at U$275/MT (S/O) & also hearing that in local market demand for sorghum is rising as the Mid-Autumn Day festival approaches. Additionally, USA sorghum has reportedly traded below at U$270/MT in containers, with Argentina’s sorghum buying bids at U$250/MT. This week hearing no indicative offers for Australian barley & RU barley offered below U$230/MT to CFR China main ports. Australian Kaspa peas demand is bearish against RU/Canadian peas offers as buyer bids are below U$350/MT. We heard some unconfirmed reports of Importers being asked to withdraw from import purchases of barley and sorghum to support domestic pricing amidst slower consumer offtake and abundant stocks in the country.

India’s domestic market for Desi Chickpeas continues to be robust at INR 80/kg. This week has seen considerable trading activity as resellers engage in liquidating their positions, with business reported at U$825-835/MT – (N/D) to CFR NS in containers. Hearing trade offers for CHK1(23/24) at U$920/MT – (S); CHK1(24/25) at U$865-870/MT – (O/N); U$845-850/MT – (N/D) in container; & also bulk offered at U$865/MT (O/N); U$825/MT – (N/D) to CNF India. Sluggish demand for Australian red lentils, heard this week limited qty trade reported NIP1/HAL1 at U$645/MT to CNF India in containers & also heard that Canadian crimson is trading in bulk at U$595-599/MT (S/O) to CFR Mundra.

Chickpeas crop in Australia is coming along in great shape with excellent growing conditions. This has increased grower/trader confidence in the crop leading to increased liquidity in forward selling. Although, focus is now on logistics of moving this crop into export markets. It has started to warm up in all key chickpeas growing areas and we expect Central Queensland to start harvesting in early October. Chickpeas in CQ will likely go onto bulk vessels. Moderate weather is required during Sep/early Oct for SE Qld and NNSW chickpea crop, a quick warm up in weather may impact yield potential. BOM latest temperature outlook forecasts an Increased chance of unusually warm days and nights, particularly across the north Australia and Tasmania from September to November.

Pakistan has not seen significant trade movements in Australian DCP this week, as buyers are focusing on Tanzanian and Russian DCP cargoes and waiting for Australian DCP crop harvest. Trade offers quoted for CHKM at U$865/MT – (S); CHK1(24/25) at U$840/MT – (N/D) to CFR Karachi in containers. There is a sluggish demand for Australian red lentils, quoted at U$675/MT to CFR Karachi in container.

In Bangladesh, last we heard Australian DCP new crop indicating bulk offers at U$855-860/MT to CFR Chittagong. As we heard BD local market is trending upwards in DCP at U$840-845/MT & down in red lentil at U$695/MT.

Nepal’s demand for new crop Australian DCP and red lentils has diminished, as buyers showing interest for Canadian lentils priced at U$650/MT & no interest in DCP due the high price.

Egypt’s buyer showing interest in the new crop of Faba beans for early shipments, offer quoted at U$450-460/MT to CFR Damietta in containers.

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