Grain Highlights 06.04.2021

According to a forecast of Strategie Grains, rapeseed production in the EU will reach 16.8 million tons in 2021 compared to 17.05 million tons in the previous estimate and 16.25 million tons in 2020.

- According to Rusagrotrans forecast, 1.6 million tons of grain will be exported from Russia in April compared to 4.42 million tons in April 2020, including wheat exports of 0.9 million tons (3.36). Total exports are expected to reach 45 million tons in 2020/21.

- According to a forecast of Strategie Grains, rapeseed production in the EU will reach 16.8 million tons in 2021 compared to 17.05 million tons in the previous estimate and 16.25 million tons in 2020. The sunseed production is projected at 9.91 million tons (8.69 million tons in 2020) and soybean production at 2.81 million tons (2.58).

- As of 04.04.2021, 2% of the planned areas for corn have been sown in the USA, which is equal to the average level for the last five years.

- As of 04.04.2021, 53% of winter wheat crops are in good and excellent condition in the United States compared to 62% a year earlier.

- As of 01.04.2021, Brazilian farmers have harvested 78% of the soybean areas, which is 5% less than the previous year.

- Algeria has announced a tender for the purchase of 50,000 tons of milled wheat of any origin and delivery in April - May.