- Yesterday, commodity funds in Chicago were net sellers of all grains, including corn (-9,000), soybeans (-10,000) and wheat (-3,500).

- According to Anec, 1.03 million tons of soybeans (1.67 million tons a year earlier), 1.29 million tons of soymeal (847,400) and 2.4 million tons of corn (1.2) will be exported from Brazil in January.

- According to the forecast of S&P Global Platts Analytics, soybean imports to China will reach 110 million tons in 2021/22 - a new record for the country. China processes about 80% of its imported soybeans annually.

- Saudi Arabia has announced a tender for the purchase of 480,000 tons of feed barley of any origin and delivery in March-April.

- On 20.01.2021, Algeria purchased 330,000 tons of milling wheat of any origin, priced at USD 314/ton C&F.

- On 20.01.2021, Jordan bought 120,000 tons of milling wheat (new crop) from Romania at a price of 277.40 - 277.50 USD/ton C&F and delivery in August.

- Tunisia has announced a tender for the purchase of:

• durum wheat- 92,000 tons with delivery in February - March
• milled wheat- 92,000 tons with delivery in February - March
• barley- 75,000 tons with delivery in February - March

- According to Oil World, world soyoil exports reached 325,000 tons in December (593,000 tons in December 2019). These included exports from:

• Argentina- 140,000 tons of oil (408,000)
• Brazil- 21,000 tons (38,000)
• United States- 100,000 tons (84,000)

Imports of soyoil to India reached 93,000 tons (251,000).