Wheat Prices Surge Amid Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Poor Weather Conditions
The global wheat market is receiving support from two main factors: ongoing war in Ukraine and Russia, and poor weather conditions for sowing winter wheat.
Poor conditions are affecting major growing regions, which could lead to a smaller 2027 harvest. This has caused wheat prices to rise, with the Paris futures market seeing its December 2026 contract close higher on Monday and Tuesday at €243.75 per tonne.
The market reacted to intense Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia over the weekend, with traders also considering the impact of poor weather conditions on future harvests.