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The FoodAgro Meetup in Dubai brought Ukrainian producers together with international partners, underscoring how the MENA region is increasingly shaping Black Sea grain flows. Market speakers noted that MENA consistently imports more than 60 million tonnes of wheat a year, keeping demand resilient even when global consumption looks flat.

Ukraine’s corn exports are projected to rise in the 2025-26 marketing year (October-September) from last season, as higher production and ample supply are expected to offset harvest delays and ongoing logistical disruptions, according to S&P Global Energy CERA analysts.

What makes Türkiye the largest importer of Black Sea grains—yet also one of the world’s top pasta and flour exporters?

Odessa-based law firm Interlegal is organizing a hybrid conference titled "Marine Insurance in the Black Sea: Focus on War Risks and Sanctions."