Turkey purchased feed barley at a higher price than in September in a tender, which will support prices in Ukraine.

In Ukraine, traders have intensified the purchase of barley amid a decrease in supply from farmers, which is why a new wave of price increases is being observed in the ports, and the results of the tender in Turkey allow for hopes of further growth in demand. In a week, export prices for feed barley in Ukraine have risen by another 50-100 UAH/t to 10300-10400 UAH/t or 215-217 $/t with delivery to the Black Sea ports, which corresponds to the maximum levels at the beginning of the season, but the appreciation of the dollar against the hryvnia will continue to raise hryvnia prices. Demand for brewing barley in Ukraine remains quite low, so producers are actively selling barley as feed. The price increase for feed wheat and corn by 1-2 $/t to levels of 209 and 206 $/t, respectively, also slightly supports barley prices. The Grain Agency of Turkey (TMO) held an international tender on October 30 for the purchase of feed barley. According to preliminary data, 250 thousand tons were ...