Wheat prices have decreased in both Europe and overseas markets, with the decline attributed to the disappearance of risk premium in the Black Sea and a slight recovery in the euro. Despite these losses, the EU's crop monitoring service, MARS, reports mixed planting conditions across Europe due to weather conditions. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine have no restrictions on wheat loading, leading to expectations of increased exports from Russia.
In contrast, rapeseed and soybeans experienced price recoveries. The February rapeseed contract on Matif rose to EUR 514.25/t, and soybeans and soybean meal prices closed higher in Chicago. This increase is due to strong export demand and a weaker U.S. dollar, although gains were limited by favorable planting conditions in South America. Canadian canola prices were impacted by lower soybean oil prices in Chicago.