economy
March 5, 2026
Granaries are far from wars
War is changing market conditions, traders have already offered grains at higher prices. As long as the conflict lasts, the market will be turbulent, according to agricultural analysts.
TL;DR
- War is causing market turbulence and higher grain prices offered by traders.
- Agrarian analysts expect market volatility to continue as long as conflicts persist.
- Despite speculation, global wheat supplies and reserves are considered high and secure.
- Logistical issues in certain countries could pose a problem, but major grain-producing areas are far from conflict zones.
- The price of vegetable oils, particularly palm oil, has increased significantly and is expected to continue rising.
- In Serbia, wheat was the most traded commodity in late February, with prices increasing.
- Corn trade decreased, leading to a fall in its price.
- There is interest in new harvest wheat, but supply and price expectations are causing difficulties in reaching agreements.
- Early trading of new harvest wheat contracts in Serbia this year suggests market instability and speculative behavior.
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