# CME to launch new Black Sea wheat contract in June

> CME Group will launch a Black Sea wheat futures contract on June 2 2025, cash-settled in US dollars and linked to Argus 12.5% protein wheat prices at Constanta, Varna and Burgas. The contract is subject to regulatory approval and includes futures and options.

- Date: 2025-04-30 · published 2025-04-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Black Sea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/14218-cme-to-launch-new-black-sea-wheat-contract-in-june
- Commodities: [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

A regional Black Sea wheat benchmark improves price discovery and hedging for exporters and feed buyers, with limited direct price impact.

## Read by commodity

- WHEAT: neutral

## Sources

- ukragroconsult.com: https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/cme-to-launch-new-black-sea-wheat-contract-in-june/

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