Depreciation of the rand due to COVID-19 and a junk status credit rating contributed to the increase.

Country expected to increase soybean imports over the next three months.

Country remains highly dependent on grain imports.

Gulf kingdom strengthening trade ties with world’s largest wheat exporter.

COVID-19 has increased domestic demand for bread, flour-based products.

Maize, sorghum and rye impacted.

US export sales to China reach highest level since December.

Maize, sorghum and rye impacted.

Country’s imports tick up to secure food concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

USDA says country’s soybean demand remains resilient among the COVID-19 outbreak.