Kazakhstan: linseed exports doubled

2009 may be considered as the beginning of active linseed production in Kazakhstan. Since that time Kazakhstan has been increasing linseed exports meeting the consistently high demand for this crop, including from the main importer – the European Union. At present, despite some reduction in oilseeds acreage, Kazakhstan competes in the global market, remaining among…

Ukraine: H1 2016 mayonnaise output

In June Ukraine produced 8 KMT of mayonnaise against 9.5 KMT in the previous month and 11.2 KMT in June 2015. Thus, since the beginning of 2016 Ukrainian production of mayonnaise totaled 59.2 KMT, down by 1 KMT or by 1.7% YoY. If producers retain production volumes at the last year level it could be…

Russia: in July 2016 grain exports to fall

In July, Turkey reduced the import volumes of grains, including grains of Russian origin, but the fall of supplies was not caused by political tensions in the country, the Deputy Director of the strategic management department at Rusagrotrans CJSC, Igor Pavensky declared. According to him, Turkey continues purchasing grains on foreign markets, despite domestic instability…

Russia: seaports grain handling up in H1 2016

According to the Association of Russian Seaports, in January-June grain handling in ports of the country increased by 29.4% YoY, to 12.1 MMT. In the first half of 2016 cargo turnover in Russian seaports grew by 6%, to 344.6 MMT. Such considerable increase in grain handling in Russian seaports became possible due to record export…