Black Sea Disruptions Impact Grain Exports and Prices in Western Canada
Shipping disruptions in Russia's Black Sea region have been ongoing since July 10 due to drone strikes, according to market sources.
This has resulted in restricted shipping from shallow-water ports on the Black Sea, causing supply chain issues for grain exports.
In Western Canada, grain prices vary by location. As of July 29, 2026, PDQ, owned by the Alberta Wheat Commission, reported average grain prices at various areas in Canadian dollars per metric tonne: