
Russia's wheat flour exports have surged as it shifts from shipping raw wheat to processed flour amid Black Sea disruptions. The shift is intensifying competition for millers in Türkiye, Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Physical Black Sea and European wheat prices continued to edge lower on soft demand and buyers postponing purchases.
A move from raw grain to flour changes trade flows and eases some Russian logistics constraints, but weak import demand keeps wheat prices under pressure despite supply risks. Buyers should watch the export mix and freight conditions.
After 375 past bearish trade events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.0% to +1.1%), and -0.1% over 20.
After 82 past bearish trade events, Wheat (HRW) moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -2.8% to +1.9%), and +0.1% over 20.
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