Saudi Arabia

11 news articles covering commodity markets in Saudi Arabia.

Indian basmati prices climb on tight supply and Gulf shipping uncertainty

Indian basmati prices have moved higher over the past three weeks, with 1509 Steam rising to USD 90 to USD 91/quintal from USD 82 to USD 83/quintal at the...

Wheat and corn prices fall on lower crude and higher supply estimates

Wheat: bearish WASDE, US crop conditions deteriorating Euronext milling wheat dropped to EUR 194/mt from EUR 205/mt two weeks ago. Vesper's French wheat...

Australian sheep meat exports decline sharply in March as MENA shipments contract

Australian sheep meat exports pulled back materially in March 2026, with total combined lamb and mutton shipments reaching 42,656 tonnes, down 24% year on...

Wheat futures rally, but cash markets tell a different story

Wheat futures rally but basis levels signal a possible correction. Barley exports hit multi-year highs on strong global demand...

European chicken market forecast 2026: prices fall on Brazilian import increase, avian flu risk persists

After the lifting of the ban on Brazilian poultry, chicken meat prices in Europe have decreased significantly. The price decrease started around November...

Walnut market forecast 2026: abundant California supply offers buyers a favourable window

California walnuts are entering Q2 in an unusual position: abundant supply, improving shipment momentum, and prices trading below production costs for many...

US dairy exports hit records as American product finds new markets worldwide

US butterfat exports are up 166% year-on-year and cheese exports have broken records. Find out what is driving US dairy markets and...

Strait of Hormuz tensions and the short-term outlook for brent crude oil

How Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions impact food commodities through energy prices, fertilizer costs, freight, USD strength and market sent

Polish chicken prices fall as Avian Influenza outbreak triggers 2.79 million bird cull

Poland reports 22 Avian Influenza outbreaks with 2.79 million birds culled, driving Polish chicken prices down 3.7% while French prices...

Why are U.S. butter prices declining while Europe and New Zealand’s remain high?

U.S. butter prices are under pressure from oversupply, while European and New Zealand markets remain elevated.

Biodiesel market update: UCOME and FAME 0 prices decline while RME prices rise

Since Vesper's last update a week ago, the European Union's biodiesel landscape has presented contrasting patterns. UCOME (FOB ARA) witnessed a 5% decline, sett