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Grains
Nov 22, 2024

Grains and oilseeds: Ukraine war developments fuel fears

BRUSSELS. With the war in Ukraine taking new terrible turns concerns are growing that wheat and corn will be impacted. Rumour has it that France exported much more wheat to Morrocco than official figures suggest. US soybean exporters depend much less on China than one may think. Euronext rapeseed futures have slipped.
Nuts
Nov 22, 2024

Hazelnuts: high volumes held back

ORDU. While producers are patiently waiting for Ferrero to conduct the next move, producers are holding back incredible volumes of hazelnuts in Turkey.
Spices
Nov 22, 2024

Spice market update: cardamom production drops significantly

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
Nov 21, 2024

Sesame seeds: India's exports have grown by almost 13%

NEW DELHI/BRASÍLIA. India's sesame seed exports increased significantly in volume terms in October 2024, while the export value rose only moderately due to lower prices. Despite a smaller crop, the recent price declines could be only temporary.
Nuts
Nov 21, 2024

Pine nuts: Russia’s tariffs fail to impress EU buyers

BRUSSELS. Eager suppliers are urging customers to act fast for pine nuts in China and Turkey. As recent import statistics show Russia’s export duties have failed to impress buyers in the EU this season so far..
Oilseeds
Nov 21, 2024

Blue poppy seeds: Czech production up by almost 60%

CHRUDIM. Larger acreages and higher yields have significantly increased the Czech blue poppy seed crop this year. This has ensured that prices have become noticeably more favourable again compared to previous years.
Spices
Nov 20, 2024

Ginger: growers in Peru hope for price increases

LIMA/BRUSSELS. Good demand is driving up ginger prices on the world market, and Peruvian farmers are taking advantage of the opportunity. EU imports are declining slightly.
Oilseeds
Nov 20, 2024

Sunflower seeds: market situation calms down

SOFIA/KYIV. Chaotic weeks lie behind the sunflower seed market. A few weeks before the turn of the year, things are now calming down and, according to market players, things could stay that way for the time being.
Nuts
Nov 20, 2024

Cashews: Vietnam remains the frontrunner

HANOI. No other country exports as many processed cashew kernels as Vietnam. However, processors are dependent on high RCN imports, which are detrimental to domestic producers. EU imports have increased.
Dried Fruit
Nov 19, 2024

Dried figs: planning is the key

AYDIN. Demand for Turkish dried figs remains subdued in view of the high prices. However, exporters are occasionally able to make comparatively good offers to their regular customers.
Dried Fruit
Nov 19, 2024

Sultanas: organic goods are becoming more expensive

MANISA. High prices have shaped the Turkish sultana market this year and are dampening exports. Dwindling stocks are now causing prices for organic sultanas to rise further.
Dried Fruit
Nov 19, 2024

Dried apricots: farmers receive support

MALATYA. Growers still suffering from the consequences of the severe earthquakes at the beginning of the year are to receive more aid. Meanwhile, apricot prices are holding steady while temperatures slide into the minus degrees.
Dried Fruit
Nov 19, 2024

Dates: record EU imports in new season

BRUSSELS/TEHRAN. EU imports highlight the fact that demand is on the rise for dates. Prices have surged in Iran.
Nuts
Nov 18, 2024

Peanuts: prices in India at five-year low

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. Prices on the Indian peanut market have fallen steadily in recent months and now have hardly any room for further declines. A record acreage is expected in Argentina, while anxious eyes are focussed on the USA.
Nuts
Nov 18, 2024

Almonds: what’s wrong with the top 5?

SACRAMENTO. October has shown a noted shift in demand for US almonds. Suppliers are much more confident. Speculations prevail as to the final crop size in California.
Pulses
Nov 18, 2024

Chickpeas: high pressure and falling prices

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. As expected, prices on the Indian chickpea market are on a downward spiral, mainly due to high stocks. In Canada, the situation is slightly better for sellers.
AUDITOR Issues
Nov 15, 2024

The AUDITOR Issue 40/2024

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Spices
Nov 15, 2024

Spice market update: imports flood Indian pepper market

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
Nov 14, 2024

Flaxseed: geopolitical tensions weaken demand

OTTAWA/MOSCOW. Lower availability in the Canadian flaxseed market is currently meeting with subdued demand. The supply situation in the USA and the EU offer good opportunities for profitable trade transactions this year.
Oilseeds
Nov 14, 2024

Sesame seeds: larger acreage in Ethiopia

NEW DELHI/ADDIS ABABA. The hoped for price increase due to the sesame seed tender failed to materialise. Farmers in Ethiopia are growing more sesame seeds as other agricultural commodities are less lucrative.
Nuts
Nov 14, 2024

Cashews: big questions over Southern Hemisphere supplies

REUS/NEW DELHI. According to the Global Statistical Review for cashews issued by the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) total production will range 11% lower in the current season. Trading has resumed in India.
Oilseeds
Nov 13, 2024

Sunflower seeds: global crop significantly lower

SOFIA/KYIV. Disappointing yields and reduced availability of raw kernels are impacting the international sunflower seed market. Prices continue to rise. The current WASDE report offers only a few corrections.
Nuts
Nov 13, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: strong demand is driving up prices

MANILA/COLOMBO. Although the Philippines exported less coconut oil in October, the export value has risen due to high market prices. Desiccated coconuts have also become more expensive. Meanwhile, market players in Sri Lanka are facing various challenges.
Dried Fruit
Nov 13, 2024

Prunes: global production declines by more than 18%

SACRAMENTO/SANTIAGO. After a significant deficit was already predicted for global prune production in 2024/2025 in the spring, there has now been another downward correction. Meanwhile, imports into the EU have also fallen year-on-year.
Dried Fruit
Nov 13, 2024

Dried figs: export forecast falls short of last year's result

AYDIN. After yields were lower than initially expected due to the drought in the summer months, market experts are now confident that a comparatively high proportion of dried fig production can be exported.
Dried Fruit
Nov 12, 2024

Sultanas: disagreement in the market

MANISA. High prices are causing disagreements between growers and exporters. Current production estimates for Turkey predict a better result than last year.
Nuts
Nov 12, 2024

Chestnuts: early start to the harvest in Turkey

AYDIN. Favourable weather conditions this year ensured that Turkish chestnut farmers were able to start harvesting earlier than usual. The yields are also said to be satisfactory.
Organic Commodities
Nov 12, 2024

Chia seeds: season fraught with challenges

ASUNCIÓN. As yields dropped to shockingly low levels for chia seeds in South America, the new season started off with a shock for the market. Silver lining is that things may change in December.
Dried Fruit
Nov 12, 2024

Dried apricots: cold causes prices to rise

MALATYA. The cold temperatures in Turkey mean that fewer goods are reaching the local markets, which is driving up prices. Exporters are extremely optimistic about the coming months.
Nuts
Nov 12, 2024

Pistachios: supplies not quite what buyers wish for

REUS/TEHRAN. In the Global Statistical Review for pistachios the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has issued more upbeat estimates for global production. Turkey is, however, the sole driver. The current supply situation is not quite what buyers would wish for. Prices have taken a rather moderate turn in Iran.
Nuts
Nov 11, 2024

Macadamias: possible shortage at the turn of the year

CAPE TOWN/NAIROBI. The fact that the macadamia crop is lower than expected in some important growing countries could lead to a certain shortage on the market in the coming months. Prices have stabilised temporarily.
Nuts
Nov 11, 2024

Hazelnuts: shift in buyer approach

ORDU. Ferrero has retained its grip on hazelnuts. Buyer sentiments are changing. The Turkish lira and the minimum wage hike are a worry for exporters.
Nuts
Nov 11, 2024

Peanuts: favourable prices in China and India

NEW DELHI/BEIJING. The low prices in the Asian growing countries are putting pressure on the international peanut market; this is particularly noticeable in the South American origins. Weather conditions have now improved here.
AUDITOR Issues
Nov 8, 2024

The AUDITOR Issue 39/2024

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Grains
Nov 8, 2024

Grains and oilseeds: Trump is bad news for US and EU trade

BRUSSELS. Donald Trump’s imminent return to office as the 47th US president is sending shockwaves through the markets for grains and oilseeds. His proposed tariffs do not only spell bad news for US corn and US soybeans but also for EU rapeseed. Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria are offering more competitive prices for wheat than Russia.
Nuts
Nov 7, 2024

Cashews: good sales in Tanzania

DODOMA/NEW DELHI. The cashew harvest in the southern hemisphere is in full swing and Tanzania is recording good sales. Christmas and Chinese New Year are currently dominating demand on the global market.
Oilseeds
Nov 7, 2024

Sesame seeds: Pakistan secures tender participation

NEW DELHI/SEOUL. After the Diwali festival, the Indian market remained relatively quiet this week. The new sesame seed tender from South Korea provided a change.
Oilseeds
Nov 7, 2024

Sunflower seeds: EU production down by 17%

SOFIA/KYIV. The updated data from the European Commission contains some unpleasant truths, which are not surprising in view of the reports from the growing countries.
Nuts
Nov 7, 2024

Pistachios: trading at a standstill

ISTANBUL/FRESNO. Dubai chocolate is not to blame for the current standstill in trading pistachios in Turkey. US exports were highly disappointing in September. Yet, the tide is about to turn with more upbeat prospects emerging in California.
Spices
Nov 6, 2024

Ginger: Peru's exports have dropped drastically

LIMA/BRASÍLIA. Peru, one of the world's most important suppliers of ginger, has suffered a significant drop in exports this year. In the Netherlands, prices are skyrocketing and Brazil is enjoying a good crop.
Nuts
Nov 6, 2024

Almonds: global crop up by 16%

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. While global almond production cannot quite fulfil the expectations expressed in the spring, the yield outlook for the 2024/2025 season remains positive.
Nuts
Nov 6, 2024

Hazelnuts: complex dynamics impact sales

ORDU/REUS. Quality issues persist for hazelnuts in Turkey. Ferrero is keeping exporters busy. Georgia is attracting customers. For the INC it is impossible to update the crop estimate for Turkey.
Nuts
Nov 5, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: market must remain flexible

MANILA/NEW DELHI. The coconut market is buoyant and there are still some changes to come, so market players have to remain adaptable. Coconut oil prices have seen ups and downs in the last few days.
Dried Fruit
Nov 5, 2024

Dried figs: lack of assertiveness

AYDIN. Turkish market experts are still satisfied with exports, despite the lower availability and higher prices. However, trade is still sluggish.
Dried Fruit
Nov 5, 2024

Sultanas: China offers cheaper alternatives

MANISA/DALIAN. Rainfall is eagerly awaited in Turkey to ensure that the growing regions are supplied with the necessary moisture in autumn. Buyers are particularly interested in Chinese sultanas this year.
Dried Fruit
Nov 5, 2024

Dried apricots: stable market

MALATYA. Prices for Turkish dried apricots are currently holding steady. However, growers are urgently advised to look into the right pruning techniques for their trees in order to maximise yields. Exports are still going well.
Nuts
Nov 4, 2024

Chestnuts: drastic drop in production

ATHENS. Record temperatures and severe drought are causing the chestnut production in Greece to decline significantly. The situation is very serious, and growers are asking the government for help.
Oilseeds
Nov 4, 2024

Pumpkin seeds: significant price declines

DALIAN. Weak demand is causing prices for Chinese pumpkin seeds to fall. GWS kernels could become scarce on the EU market due to pesticide problems.