Mintec to launch Ukrainian Feed Barley Mintec Benchmark Prices

All Market Notes 16 June 2023

Following a period of market feedback, Mintec has decided to launch a monthly Mintec Benchmark Prices (MBP) for Ukrainian feed barley. The assessment will begin publication effective from Friday, 30th June 2023. The initial proposal was communicated in a market note which can be found here.

The specification for this assessment will be as below:
 

The assessment will reflect the transactable value at 16:00:00 London time.

Ukraine is a key producer and exporter of barley, accounting for 13% of the world barley market. The assessment will provide an independent FOB Benchmark for the industry and provide Mintec subscribers additional granularity and insight into the Ukrainian feed grains market.

Please send any questions or comments about this market note to Methodology@mintecglobal.com, and clearly state which market note your comments relate to, and if comments are intended for publication by Mintec.

Mintec will acknowledge receipt of all comments by email.