Maize and grain market insights
Market notes, season reports and thinking on agricultural finance, written by Ryan New, Managing Director, unless stated.
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SAFEX reference prices
| R/t | Spot | Day |
|---|---|---|
| White maize | 3,979 | -1.34% |
| Yellow maize | 3,970 | -1.42% |
| Soybeans | 9,300 | -0.04% |
Forward curve, R/t
| Contract | Dec 26 | Mar 27 | May 27 | Jul 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White maize | 4,070 | 4,153 | 4,253 | 4,250 |
| Yellow maize | 4,070 | 4,144 | 4,170 | 4,182 |
| Soybeans | 9,400 | 9,270 | 8,870 | 8,943 |
Closing trades, Tuesday 6 October 2026 (October contract). Source: Grain SA SAFEX feed. Reference only, not an offer.
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