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May
21

Poland’s wheat exports increase to US

According to European traders, US importers have started increasing their purchases of milling wheat from Poland due to rising domestic grain prices.  In recent weeks, they have been actively securing new contracts motivated by the elevated cost of wheat in the US.

They estimate that recent transactions range from 120,000 to 200,000 tonne, with some traders suggesting that volumes could reach as high as 350,000 tonne. The shipments primarily consist of 2025 crop wheat, which is anticipated to be delivered in June–July to flour mills located on the US East Coast.

Analysts indicate that the primary reason for the increase in imports is the significantly higher price of US wheat. Currently, hard red winter wheat at US Gulf ports is being quoted between $305 and $323 per tonne FOB influenced by Chicago futures and fluctuations in exchange rates.

In comparison, wheat with a protein content of 12.5 percent in the Baltic region is priced considerably lower, at approximately $245–$254 per tonne. This price disparity renders Polish wheat an appealing option for US buyers, despite the longer transportation routes and associated logistics costs.

Traders anticipate that this trend may persist in the upcoming weeks, as US companies have also previously acquired Polish new-crop wheat with shipments planned for September–November 2026. The increasing price pressure in the domestic market could further expedite imports from Europe