RMI Analytics reports world barley prices are diverging by region, with French malting barley rising sharply on hot, dry weather. Feed barley prices fell in Australia, Canada and Argentina on favourable crops, and Black Sea feed supply is pressuring prices.
Analysts say the French risk premium is the key price driver to watch.
Heat-driven French gains contrast with lower prices in exporting regions with good crops, so global barley prices depend on how French harvest prospects develop. Competitive Black Sea feed offers limit upside elsewhere.
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