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Weekly Report --- November 23, 2024

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WEEKLY USA GRAIN AND PROTEIN REPORT -- November 23, 2024

 

It was a quiet week for US corn prices with the market almost unchanged at the end of the week. Soybean prices were down by about USD 5 m/t while US soymeal was unchanged on the week. US winter wheat was up by about USD 5 m/t with US spring wheat also up by USD 5 m/t.

 

Trade comments about corn are that there is nothing new to report now that the harvest is pretty well over and lots of November/December holidays are on the way. Comments also suggest that the December WASDE in a couple of weeks will be a copy of the November report with nothing new and exciting.

 

Soybeans were said to be higher in the week due to new export sales which led to a rash of buying in the soybean futures market. Argentina’s new soybean crop planting is coming along well recent rains have assured good soil moisture levels. Nothing much bullish seen for soybeans this week.

 

Wheat’s higher week seems to be at odds with world wheat supply for 2025 looking good from several points. However, the Russia situation is the main factor in world wheat prices as North America/Europe plant their winter wheat. While all seems good for wheat supply in 2025 there is still uncertainty about the Black Sea wheat supply for the next few months. Wheat prices are probably going to be a bit jumpy.

 

 

Estimated Bulk Grain Freight in USD per m/t, basis heavy grains.

 

US Gulf to Europe: Panamax

$23.00

Steady

US Gulf to Spain: Panamax m/t

$23.00

Steady

US Gulf Israel: Panamax m/t

$31.00

Steady

US Gulf to Egypt: Panamax

$31.00

Steady

US Gulf Turkey: Panamax m/t

$32.00

Steady

US Gulf Morocco: Handi

$44.00

Up $1.00

US Gulf Algeria/Tunisia: Handi

$45.00

Up $1.00

US Gulf Nigeria: 30,000 m/t

$36.00

Steady

US Gulf other Med: Handi

$46.00

Up $1.00

US Gulf South Africa: Handi

$41.00

Steady

US Gulf India : Panamax

$52.00

Steady

US Gulf to Philippines: Panamax

$52.00

Steady

US Gulf Japan: Panamax

$41.00

Down $1.00

US Gulf China: Panamax

$40.00

Down $1.00

US PNW Egypt: Panamax via Panama

$48.00

Down $2.00

US PNW South Africa – 40,000 m/t

$65.00

Steady

US PNW Philippines: Panamax

$34.00

Steady

US PNW Japan: Panamax

$22.00

Steady

US PNW China: Panamax

$21.00

Steady

US East Coast Nigeria: Handisize

$45.00

Steady

US Lakes – Europe – 30,000 m/t

$53.00

Down $2.00

US Lakes – Morocco – 30,000 m/t

$59.00

Down $2.00

 

 

 

France/Germany to Algeria: Handi

$32.00

Steady

France/Germany to China: Panamax

$70.00

Steady

France/Germany to Egypt: Panamax

$34.00

Steady

France/Germany to Iran: Panamax

$37.00

Steady

France/Germany to Jordan

$42.00

Steady

France/Germany to Morocco: Handi

$31.00

Steady

France/Germany to Saudi Arabia: Panamax

$65.00

Steady

France/Germany to Turkey: Handi

$34.00

Steady

France/Germany to Yemen: Handi

$66.00

Steady

 

 

 

Argentina to Algeria: Handi

$46.00

Steady

Argentina to China: Panamax

$39.00

Down $1.00

Argentina to Japan: Panamax

$40.00

Down $1.00

Argentina to Egypt: Panamax

$53.00

Steady

Argentina to Europe: Panamax

$30.00

Steady

Argentina to Morocco: Handi

$45.00

Steady

Argentina to Libya: Handi

$46.00

Steady

Argentina to Jordan: Panamax

$55.00

Steady

Argentina to Saudi Arabia: Panamax

$63.00

Steady

Argentina to Iran: Panamax

$61.00

Steady

Argentina to Indonesia: Panamax

$58.00

Steady

Argentina to South Africa: Panamax

$35.00

Steady

Argentina to Kenya: Handi

$57.00

Steady

Argentina to Spain: Panamax

$30.00

Steady

Argentina to Tunisia: Handi

$46.00

Steady

 

 

 

Brazil to Algeria/Tunisia: Handi

$40.00

Steady

Brazil to China: Panamax

$34.00

Down $1.00

Brazil to Japan: Panamax

$35.00

Down $1.00

Brazil to South Korea: Panamax

$48.00

Steady

Brazil to Europe: Panamax

$39.00

Steady

Brazil to Morocco: Handi

$39.00

Steady

Brazil to Iran: Panamax

$61.00

Steady

Brazil to Saudi Arabia 30/40,000 m/t

$64.00

Steady

Brazil to Spain: Panamax

$39.00

Steady

Brazil to Turkey/Egypt: Panamax

$59.00

Steady

 

 

 

Australia to Saudi: Panamax

$43.00

Down $1.00

Australia to Europe: Panamax

$53.00

Down $1.00

 

 

 

South Africa to Italy -- Handisize

$46.00

Steady

South Africa to Turkey – Handisize

$47.00

Steady

South Africa to Japan – Handisize

$43.00

Steady

South Africa to China -- Handisize

$43.00

Steady

 

 

 

 

 

Black Sea freight

 

 

 

Black Sea to China: Panamax

$42 Russia

Ukraine $50

Black Sea to Indonesia: Panamax

$51 Russia

Ukraine $65

Black Sea to Egypt: 40/50,000

$16 Russia

Ukraine $28

Black Sea to Egypt: 30,000

$18 Russia

Ukraine $28

Black Sea to Iran: Panamax

$40 Russia

Ukraine $61

Black Sea to Europe: Panamax

$26 Russia

Ukraine $30

Black Sea to Morocco – Handi

$27 Russia

Ukraine $40

Black Sea to Tunisia/Algeria – Handi

$26 Russia

Ukraine $39

Black Sea to Jordan: Panamax

$37 Russia

Ukraine $52

Black Sea to Libya – Handi

$27 Russia

Ukraine $40

Black Sea to Saudi: Panamax

$43 Russia

Ukraine $70

Black Sea to Turkey – Handi

$18 Russia

Ukraine $25

Black Sea to South Africa – Handi

$55 Russia

 

Black Sea to Nigeria – Handi

 

Ukraine $45

 

 

 

Russia to Turkey (Izmir)– coaster 5,000 m/t

$29.00

Down $2.00

Russia to Egypt – coaster 5,000 m/t

$48.00

Down $2.00

Ukraine to Turkey – coaster 5,000 m/t

No info

Ukraine to Egypt – coaster 5,000 m/t

No info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baltic Dry Index

1537

Down 248

Baltic Capesize Index

2626

Down 603

Baltic Panamax Index

1083

Down 129

Baltic Supramax Index

984

Down 35

Baltic Handisize Index

670

Down 15

 

 

 

Freightos/Baltic Container Index

3622

Up 53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All shipments in bulk grain vessels unless stated otherwise.

(NOLA is New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.)

FOB port or location specified. Prices in US$, in metric tons:

 

ALL PRICES ARE FOR December 2024/February 2025

 

   Wheat, USA Soft Red Winter, US Gulf

USD 248<<252 Mar

   Wheat, USA Hard Red Winter 11 protein, US Gulf

USD 248<<253 Mar      

   Wheat, Ukraine 11.5 pro, 30,000+ m/t

USD 225<<230 Mar

   Wheat, Russia 12.5 pro, 30,000+ m/t

USD 227<<233 Mar 

   Wheat, Romania 12.5 pro

USD 239<<245 Mar   

   Wheat, Superior, France

USD 230<<235 Mar      

   Wheat, milling, 12.0%, Argentina, Upriver

 USD 215<<230 Mar

   Wheat, feed, Black Sea

USD 220/225      

 

 

   Barley, France, Rouen port

USD 215/210

   Barley, feed, Argentina, upriver

USD 210/215

   Barley, feed, Black Sea, 30,000+

USD 210/215

   Barley, feed, Australia

USD 230/235

 

 

   Corn, 2YC FOB NOLA USA

USD 205 flat Mar 

   Corn, 3YC FOB USA Pacific northwest

 USD 220 flat Mar  

   Corn, FOB Argentina port, upriver

USD 205 flat Mar  

   Corn, FOB Brazil port

USD 220<<230 Mar

   Corn, FOB France

 USD 225/228 Spot

   Corn, FOB Romania

USD 220<<225 Mar

   Corn, FOB Russia

USD 210<<220 Mar

   Corn, FOB Ukraine, 30,000+ m/t

USD 210<<215 Mar

   Sorghum, FOB Argentina port

USD 260/270

   Sorghum, FOB Texas

USD 235<<240 Mar

 

 

   Soymeal, 48% protein, FOB NOLA

USD 350 flat Mar  

   Soymeal, 48% protein, USA, Rotterdam

USD 375 flat Mar  

   Soymeal, 47% pro, FOB Argentina

USD 325<<335 Mar     

   Soymeal, 48% protein, Brazil, Rotterdam – spot

USD 390/400 spot

   Soymeal, 48% protein, FOB Brazil

 USD 325 flat Mar 

 

 

   Soybeans, FOB NOLA

USD 395 flat Mar

   Soybeans, Argentina, FOB

USD 415>>400 Mar

   Soybeans, Brazil, FOB

USD 420>>375 Mar

   Soybeans, Black Sea

USD 410<<425 Mar

 

 

   Corn Gluten Meal, USA FOB NOLA

USD 585/590

   Corn Gluten Feed, USA FOB NOLA

USD 215/220

   DDGS corn, 35 profat, USA FOB NOLA

USD 220>>215 Mar 

 

 

 

SECTION 2 --- FISHMEAL COMMENTS AND PRICES: PERUVIAN “INDICATION” FISHMEAL PRICES:

 

As of November 21, the total North/Central catch is at 745,000 m/t leaving 1,765,000 m/t on the fishing quota. Trade reports say that fishing is lower than expected due to high salinity ocean water that is causing the fish to go deeper making the schools more difficult to find.

 

Peru fishmeal sales are said to have reached 400,000 m/t with export prices up by about USD 50 m/t. Producers are not looking to sell much more until they see if fishing improves. China buyers are said to be bidding at USD 1600 m/t for Super Prime CNF China (about USD 1580 m/t FOB).

 

Peru fishmeal exports in 2024 to the end of October are at 861,000 m/t with 791,000 m/t going to China – 89.86% of Peru fishmeal exports.

 

China’s total fishmeal imports to the end of October 2024 stand at 1,757,000 million m/t with 812,000 m/t from Peru. The next largest fishmeal supplies are from Vietnam 169,000 m/t, Chile 140,000 m/t, Russia 126,000 m/t and Thailand 116,000 m/t.

 

 

European fishmeal prices – FOB North German port.

 

Type

Protein %

Price per

m/t USD

Standard Herring

64% protein

1,555

Danish standard fishmeal

71% protein

2,000

Peru fishmeal

65% protein

1,490

Chile fishmeal

67% protein

1,600

Iceland fishmeal

71% protein

2,035

 

 

 

ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE IN CONTAINER, ON VESSEL, AT ORIGIN --- US DOLLARS

Minimum shipment of 200 m/t for fishmeal

 

    Specification

Price per m/t FOB Vessel Peru port

Price per m/t

Chile port

 

 

 

   65% protein standard steam

1300/1320

 

   67% protein 150 TVN

1400/1420

 

   67n% protein 120 TVN

1450/1470

1450/1470

   67% protein 1000 hist, 120 TVN

1500/1520

1500/1520

   68% protein 500 hist, 100 TVN

1550/1570

1550/1570

 

 

 

   Fish oil, crude bulk

No prices

2500/2600

   Fish oil, crude drums

No prices

No prices

   Fish oil, flexi tank

No prices

No prices

   Fish oil, Omega 3: 28%EPA/DHA

No prices

No prices

 

INFORMATION:  gtee = guarantee, TVN = total volatile nitrogen, hist = histamine

 

The information contained herein is based on sources that we believe to be dependable, but we do not represent that it is accurate or complete. Nothing contained herein should be considered as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy. All references to prices are subject to change without notice. Any opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author.

 

Copyright © 2024 Wayne S. Bacon

 

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