Ukraine is unlikely to export more than 5 mln tons of corn by the end of the year

2.2 million tons compared to 4.1 million tons last year. The largest destination for corn exports in November is Europe — 552.3 thousand tons (48%), with Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands as key markets. According to brokers, spot prices to seaports remain overstated, compensating for the shortage of cargo in the chains. The spot price index for corn with delivery within 30 days has risen again by $1 — to $210. December prices are gradually gaining some of the November premium and are leveling out. Trading for January-February remains less active. “Towards the western border, Italian buyers are actively requesting corn for the January-March period at €186-188, loaded into a Eurocar at Chop,” the report says. Spike Brokers added that regular deals are being recorded weekly for the sale ...