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Wheat prices surge to $7.03 per bushel amid Black Sea tensions and heatwaves
Wheat prices have climbed to $7.03 per bushel, the highest since July 2023, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea and adverse weather conditions in key producing regions. The International Grains Council maintains its forecast for Russian wheat exports at 47.7 million tonnes for the 2026-2027 season.
Key points
- Black Sea tensions disrupt grain logistics, supporting wheat prices.
- Heatwaves in Europe and North Dakota threaten wheat yields, boosting prices.
- EU soft wheat exports decline to 0.47 million tons by mid-July.
- IGC maintains Russian wheat export forecast at 47.7 million tonnes.
Sources
- Heat worries US wheat farmers just as crop prices surgeThe Spokesman-Review · July 23, 2026
- Wheat commentary: Black Sea logistics risks continues to underpin pricesFastmarkets · July 23, 2026
- EU soft wheat exports fall to 0.47 million tons by mid-JulyInvesting.com · July 22, 2026
- IGC maintains forecast for Russian wheat exports at 47.7 mln tonnes in 2026-2027 agro seasonInterfax · July 23, 2026
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