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Oilseeds

Jan 22, 2025

Sunflower seeds: slow start to the new year

SOFIA. Low demand and stable prices dominate the Bulgarian sunflower seed market. The smaller crops in many growing countries are also having an impact on EU imports.

Nuts

Jan 22, 2025

Cashews: huge potential

HANOI/BRUSSELS. Cashew nuts worth almost USD 8 billion were traded worldwide in 2024, and market experts expect this figure to increase significantly in the coming years. Vietnam remains the most important exporter.

Nuts

Jan 22, 2025

Pistachios: 25% slump in US exports

SACRAMENTO/TEHRAN. Despite ranging much lower than last year, US pistachio exports are doing rather well. Attractive prices have boosted Iran’s exports.

Nuts

Jan 22, 2025

Peanuts: international trade policy comes into focus

NEW DELHI/ATLANTA. Prices on the Indian peanut market have risen again, although this price trend is extremely volatile. In the USA, much depends on how international trade policy develops; at present, buyers are rather hesitant.

Dried Fruit

Jan 21, 2025

Dried figs: exports to Europe are on the brink

AYDIN. Due to the increased aflatoxin levels in Turkish dried figs, shipments to Europe could be on the brink. Exporters are already looking for alternative sales markets.

Dried Fruit

Jan 21, 2025

Sultanas: above-average temperatures

MANISA. Above-average temperatures at the weekend led to an early start to flowering in parts of Manisa. In general, however, the Turkish sultana market is showing little movement.

Dried Fruit

Jan 21, 2025

Dried apricots: trade remains brisk

MALATYA. Ramadan demand continues and trade on the Turkish dried apricot market remains lively. Exporters are also satisfied, unlike the farmers who are hoping for price increases.

Spices

Jan 20, 2025

Ginger: shift in demand in Myanmar

NAYPYIDAW/BEIJING. Falling exports cause the ginger trade in Myanmar to focus more on the domestic market. China is also increasingly facing fierce competition on the global market.

Pulses

Jan 20, 2025

Chickpeas: market sentiment is low

NEW DELHI. High stocks and the prospect of a large new crop are depressing prices on the Indian chickpea market – this is also reflected in the mood of suppliers. International competition is fierce.

Nuts

Jan 20, 2025

Pistachios: record-breaking EU demand

BRUSSELS. EU imports exceeded EUR 1 billion for the first time on record in 2024. Marketing is key for US pistachios. Iran is not off the scene yet. For Turkey the scenario will change in 2025/2026.

AUDITOR Issues

Jan 17, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 01/2025

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Grains

Jan 17, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: farmers hurry to sell

BRUSSELS. Wheat exports will shift in the next few months. Buyers are urged to pay attention to mycotoxin in French corn. US farmers are desperately trying to sell soybeans and corn. Coceral has issued the first EU production estimate for rapeseed.

Spices

Jan 17, 2025

Spice market update: cumin prices receive no support

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.

Oilseeds

Jan 16, 2025

Sesame seeds: rising prices due to high demand

NEW DELHI/N’DJAMENA. A lack of demand and high competitive pressure on the international market is putting pressure on prices for Indian sesame seeds. Meanwhile, sesame seeds from Chad are in good demand, which is also reflected in shipments to the EU.

Oils

Jan 16, 2025

Olive oil: Turkey harvests record crop

ANKARA. Turkish olive growers have achieved a new record crop this year. This bodes well for a strong export season and more affordable prices on the domestic market.

Nuts

Jan 16, 2025

Hazelnuts: TMO sets agenda

ORDU/BRUSSELS. Curious speculations on hazelnuts abound in Turkey. Growers are feeding expectations for the next crop. The USA is still gaining fast in the EU as recent import statistics show.

Oilseeds

Jan 16, 2025

Sunflower seeds: first estimates for the 2025/2026 crop

SOFIA/KYIV. While the crop results for the 2024/2025 season have now largely been finalized after frequent corrections, the first experts are now giving their estimates for EU sunflower seed production in 2025/2026.

Nuts

Jan 15, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: market remains extremely volatile

MANILA. Many unpredictable factors make it very difficult to forecast the coconut market for 2025. However, the shortage of raw materials and low stocks are likely to lead to price increases.

Nuts

Jan 15, 2025

Macadamias: looking ahead

ROTTERDAM. Prospects are quite encouraging for macadamias with harvesting about to start in South Africa and Kenya. Yet, competition from China is fierce and uncertainty persists about Trump’s proposed tariffs. Offers for the 2025 crop are available in Europe.

Nuts

Jan 15, 2025

Pistachios: new year with new stimulators

ISTANBUL. According to traders the Dubai chocolate hype no longer is the main stimulator for pistachios in Turkey. Other factors have rather entered the scene in January. News concerning the next crop is also emerging form the orchards.

Grains

Jan 15, 2025

Buckwheat: high production costs keep prices stable

DALIAN/BRUSSELS. Despite moderate demand, prices for Chinese buckwheat remain largely stable. Meanwhile, the EU has significantly increased its imports in the first half of the current season.

Grains

Jan 15, 2025

Millet: EU imports down

DALIAN/BRUSSELS. Traders are keen to sell off a few stocks before the Chinese New Year, but demand remains moderate. Meanwhile, shipments from China to the EU have risen by 20%.

Dried Fruit

Jan 14, 2025

Sultanas: export prices up by 75%

MANISA. Favourable weather conditions significantly improve the prospects for Turkish sultana production in 2025 compared to last year. Meanwhile, trade is stagnating due to high prices.

Dried Fruit

Jan 14, 2025

Dried figs: expensive consequences for exporters

AYDIN. The Turkish government's new measures in the fight against increased aflatoxin levels in dried fig exports are resulting in enormous costs for the exporters concerned. The growers' plans to withhold goods in order to sell them at a higher price have not worked out so far either.

Dried Fruit

Jan 14, 2025

Dried apricots: significant increase in demand

MALATYA. The upcoming Ramadan festivities have considerably boosted buying interest in Arab countries; both Turkish exporters and farmers are very satisfied with the current situation. Exports are still going well.

Nuts

Jan 14, 2025

Almonds: strong December

SACRAMENTO. US shipments have flatlined for almonds. Exports to India will gain. Sentiments are still bullish.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jan 14, 2025

Grains and pulses: Turkey hopes for a new record

ANKARA. The Turkish cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector has achieved very good results in 2024. Chairman Ahmet Tiryakioğlu reports on the sector's development and hopes.

Pulses

Jan 13, 2025

Chickpeas: continuing downward trend in India

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. As the Indian market is facing various difficulties, market experts believe that price increases are unlikely in the near future. In Canada, the Crop Production Show, which takes place this week, should provide more clarity in the market.

Nuts

Jan 13, 2025

Peanuts: hoped-for price increases set in

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. The first price increases have taken place on the Indian peanut market – suppliers had been waiting for this for a long time. Government purchases and Ramadan could fuel the increases, but there are also obstacles. Meanwhile, sowing in Argentina has been completed.

Nuts

Jan 10, 2025

Cashews: Vietnam sets new export record

HANOI. Vietnam's cashew export turnover surpassed an important mark in 2024, and the future looks promising. Both a larger export volume and a higher average export price have contributed to this success.

Spices

Jan 10, 2025

Spice market update: new pepper crop shows quality defects

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.

Oilseeds

Jan 10, 2025

Peanuts: “Businesses should focus on ensuring quality control”

SEEHEIM/NEW DELHI. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the Indian peanut market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.

Nuts

Jan 9, 2025

Hazelnuts: higher minimum wage causes prices to rise

ORDU. The announced 30% increase in the minimum wage in Turkey is also having an impact on the hazelnut market. Nevertheless, exports continue to be excellent. Market players do not expect the TMO to announce sales this month.

Oilseeds

Jan 9, 2025

Sesame seeds: China and South Korea increase imports significantly

NEW DELHI/PEKING. The sesame seed market in India shows little change in the new year. China and South Korea have significantly increased their sesame seed imports in 2024, while the USA recorded a moderate decline.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jan 8, 2025

Dried beans: good demand stabilises prices

BEIJING. There have been slight price increases on most Chinese dried bean markets in recent weeks, while prices for red kidney beans have remained stable. The shortage of goods continues, while buying interest is high.

Dried Fruit

Jan 8, 2025

Dried figs: fight against aflatoxin issues continues

AYDIN. After the EU rejected some dried fig shipments due to high aflatoxin levels, associations and ministries are doing everything they can to combat this problem. Exports are still at the same level as last season.

Oilseeds

Jan 8, 2025

Blue poppy seeds: “Czech farmers should focus on improving the landscape”

SEEHEIM/CHRUDIM. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Kristián Vronka, managing director of CROPFUL s.r.o., explains how market players in the Czech blue poppy seed markets have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.

Dried Fruit

Jan 7, 2025

Sultanas: farmers continue to hold back goods

MANISA. In the hope of price increases, farmers are refusing to sell their sultanas at current prices – exporters are observing this with scepticism. This season's exports are well behind those of the previous year.

Dried Fruit

Jan 7, 2025

Dried apricots: Ramadan buying has begun

MALATYA. Although the market remains fairly quiet, the first buyers are starting to stock up on dried apricots for Ramadan. The weather conditions in Malatya are ideal for the apricot trees and exports are continuing at a rapid pace.

Nuts

Jan 6, 2025

Peanuts: the right soil is crucial

NEW DELHI. In the important growing region of Uttar Pradesh, the quality of peanuts grown in black soil has not been convincing this season, resulting in a shortage of high-quality produce. Meanwhile, the Indian government is continuing its purchases at a rapid pace.

Pulses

Jan 6, 2025

Chickpeas: suppliers are concerned

NEW DELHI. The new crop is just around the corner and farmers are expecting good yields. Together with the high carry-over stocks, this ensures a large supply, so that traders are selling despite the relatively low prices.

Oilseeds

Jan 6, 2025

Flaxseed: “The main challenge is to keep the market growing”

SEEHEIM/WARSAW. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the flaxseed market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.

Oilseeds

Jan 2, 2025

Dried fruit and blue poppy seeds: “Turkey’s economical situation is very sensitive”

SEEHEIM/IZMIR. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the Turkish blue poppy seed and dried fruit market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.

Pulses

Jan 2, 2025

Chickpeas: new export tariff in Russia

NEW DELHI/MOSCOW. Russia has introduced a new export tariff for chickpeas and lentils. EU imports are down. Competition is fierce for India.

Interviews

Dec 31, 2024

2024 – A review from Jakob Megow

SEEHEIM. This year is coming to an end. Time to take stock and consider what made this year special. Managing Director Jakob Megow reflects on a year full of ups and downs, challenges and successes, marked by developments that have driven the company forward.

Oilseeds

Dec 30, 2024

Sunflower seeds: “Farmers will hold back their goods”

SEEHEIM/SOFIA. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the sunflower seed market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.

Oilseeds

Dec 27, 2024

Spices and Sesame seeds: “The markets remain vulnerable”

SEEHEIM/NEW DELHI. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the Indian spice and sesame seed market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.

Interviews

Dec 24, 2024

Mundus Agri wishes you a peaceful holiday season!

The Mundus Agri team wishes all readers a calm and relaxing holiday season – we are looking forward to continue our cooperation with you in the coming year.

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