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Spices

Apr 16, 2026

Spice market update: supply and demand issues

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

Oilseeds

Apr 16, 2026

Sesame seeds: El Niño to impact monsoon

NEW DELHI/ADDIS ABABA. India is only witnessing a temportary hike for sesame seeds. Sowing is up in Gujarat. Contradicting crop estimates are circulating in Ethiopia.

Nuts

Apr 16, 2026

Hazelnuts: unwelcome spotlight for Ferrero

ORDU. Ferrero finds itself confronted with surprise inspections this week. In addition, the current price levels for hazelnuts may prompt the confectionery giant to act. Stink bugs are giving rise to concerns.

Grains

Apr 16, 2026

Quinoa: less colourful supplies

SUCRE. Bolivia's current quinoa crop comprise less colourful varieties. White quinoa is not trading in line with expectations. EU imports have risen by 12%.

Nuts

Apr 15, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: conflict with lasting impact

MANILA. For desiccated coconuts and coconut oil the Iran war will have a lasting impact. Higher production and freight costs will drive up prices. Quotations in Europe are, however, remarkably firm.

Nuts

Apr 15, 2026

Pecans: US shipments take a hit

IRVING. As the February Position Report issued by the American Pecan Council (APC) shows, US shipments have taken a hit. Yet, inventories have improved. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz will have a lasting impact on the industry.

Oilseeds

Apr 15, 2026

Sunflower seeds: revised estimates

SOFIA/KYIV. In the new global 2025/2026 production estimate for sunflower seeds the USDA is more upbeat. Farmers may grow less soybeans in favour of other oilseeds in Ukraine.

Nuts

Apr 15, 2026

Macadamias: demand could be better

VANCOUVER. Authorities are cracking down on illegal dealers in Kenya. Suppliers are not quite satisfied with the international demand situation for macadamias.

Nuts

Apr 14, 2026

Almonds: challenges prevail after not too bad a season

CANBERRA. According to Australia Almond's final position report for 2025/2026 exports reached the second highest level on record. This year's crop is, however, facing several challenges.

Nuts

Apr 14, 2026

Walnuts: Chile wraps up season

SANTIAGO. According to the final shipment report issued by ChileNut exports gained considerably in 2025/2026. The Middle East is the leading destination for inshell walnuts and Europe for shelled walnuts. Prospects are a bit mixed for this year’s crop.

Dried Fruit

Apr 14, 2026

Dried apricots: frost fails to strike

MALATYA. Frost has left the apricot trees in Turkey unscathed this year so far. Stocks may be limited for dried apricots, but exports are up and running.

Dried Fruit

Apr 14, 2026

Dried figs: toxin issues

AYDIN. Aflatoxin and ochratoxin have impacted dried figs in Turkey. Weekly exports are up.

Dried Fruit

Apr 14, 2026

Sultanas: extreme weather shift anticipated

MANISA. After the weather turned cold over the weekend, conditions are now expected to get hot. Supplies are still available for sultanas. Exports have generated more than than USD 290 million this season so far.

Oilseeds

Apr 13, 2026

Mustard seeds: upbeat estimates

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. While Canada’s 2026/2027 crop forecast for mustard seeds is fairly positive, the market is rather sceptical. Canada and Russia are the main suppliers for the EU. Yet, a GMO hybrid may prompt a new scandal.

Nuts

Apr 13, 2026

Cashews: worries about costs

NEW DELHI/HANOI. In India, the depreciation of the rupee will have quite an impact for cashews. Suppliers are closely watching out for any price changes in Vietnam. Speculations as to the crop size persist in Côte d’Ivoire. US imports highlight Vietnam’s market dominance.

Pulses

Apr 13, 2026

Chickpeas: shifting dynamics

NEW DELHI. Notable shifts have taken place for chickpeas in India. Exporters are adding fuel to fire.

Nuts

Apr 13, 2026

Peanuts: unsettling situation

NEW DELHI. Demand for sowing seeds is high in India. For peanuts much also depends on developments in the Middle East conflict.

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Apr 10, 2026

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Spices

Apr 10, 2026

Spice market update: pepper growers hold back goods

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

Grains

Apr 10, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: WASDE and ceasefire as main drivers

BRUSSELS. Revised estimated issued in the recent WASDE report and the fragile ceasefire agreed between the USA and Iran have differing impacts for wheat, corn and soy as well as rapeseed.

Nuts

Apr 10, 2026

Almonds: exports gain strength

SACRAMENTO. According to California Almonds Position Report for March exports are doing quite well this season. Yet, the outlook for this year’s crop is not that encouraging.

Oilseeds

Apr 9, 2026

Flaxseed: Canada’s exports up by 33%

OTTAWA/ASTANA. In the first two months of 2026, Canadian traders exported flaxseed worth more than USD 30 million. Alongside Canada, other producing countries are also expected to expand their acreage this year.

Dairy Products

Apr 9, 2026

Butter: high export potential

KEMPTEN/BRUSSELS. Attractive prices may unlock export opportunities for German butter. EU quotations are showing stunning declines. EU exports reached a record in January.

Oilseeds

Apr 9, 2026

Sesame seeds: tender concluded

NEW DELHI/KHARTOUM. Nigeria emerged as the clear winner of South Korea’s latest sesame seed tender. India’s summer crop is expected to be smaller than last year’s. EU countries imported around 9% less sesame seeds.

Nuts

Apr 9, 2026

Pistachios: aflatoxin issues

FRESNO/TEHRAN. Aflatoxin still is an issue for US pistachios. Suppliers in the Middle East report more complex trading dynamics due to the war. US growers anticipated a good crop despite a very hot summer.

Nuts

Apr 9, 2026

Hazelnuts: financial pressure

ORDU. For hazelnuts the situation is highly uncertain in Turkey with calls being voiced for the TMO to intervene. Ferrero is also prompting nervous responses adn the weather has turned cold. Exports have exceeded 5,000 mt for the first time this season.

Oilseeds

Apr 9, 2026

Sunflower seeds: Argentine shipments have risen nearly 30-fold

SOFIA/BUENOS AIRES. The upcoming Orthodox Easter celebrations are leading to reduced trading activity. Prices remain largely stable. Sunflower seed shipments from Argentina to the EU remain at a high level.

Nuts

Apr 8, 2026

Macadamias: promising outlook

CAPE TOWN/NAIROBI. The crop outlook for the main macadamia-producing countries is good, and market players are optimistic. Prices are being supported by sustained high demand.

Spices

Apr 8, 2026

Fenugreek: acreage is shrinking

NEW DELHI. Indian fenugreek farmers are sowing significantly smaller areas this year. This is having an impact on production levels. EU countries have reduced their imports by 44%.

Nuts

Apr 8, 2026

Chestnuts: start of the season in Australia

CANBERRA/BRUSSELS. In Australia, the chestnut season has begun just in time for Easter despite a delayed harvest, and the quality looks promising. EU imports have declined slightly.

Dried Fruit

Apr 7, 2026

Dried apricots: new marketing structure

MALATYA. A new marketing system in Malatya is set to provide both suppliers and buyers of dried apricots with greater clarity and more certainty. The weather is changeable, but there is no cause for concern yet.

Pulses

Apr 7, 2026

Chickpeas: Indian market regains stability

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Following a period of weakness, the Indian chickpea market is now showing signs of recovery, particularly as current arrivals are barely sufficient to meet demand. In Canada, trade could do with a bit more momentum.

Dried Fruit

Apr 7, 2026

Dried figs: prices may turn soon

AYDIN. Weather conditions have been good for the fig trees in Aydin so far. Export prices may turn soon. Exports range a bit lower than last year.

Dried Fruit

Apr 7, 2026

Sultanas: conditions to turn cold again

MANISA. In Manisa, the current sunny spell will not last. Frost will remain a risk factor for sultana production until the end of April. Exports are 15% down on last year.

Nuts

Apr 7, 2026

Peanuts: major hurdles for exporters

NEW DELHI. Although export prices for Indian peanuts rose slightly last week, the situation on the local markets is already quite different. Furthermore, the effects of the war in the Middle East are being felt.

Nuts

Apr 7, 2026

Cashews: quality and demand issues

NEW DELHI/HANOI. Demand for cashew kernels is an issue in India. In Vietnam, the market is concerned with quality. Yields are a concern in Côte d’Ivoire.

Spices

Apr 3, 2026

Spice market update: tight supplies drive up prices for coriander seeds

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.

Nuts

Apr 2, 2026

Hazelnuts: selling at a loss

ORDU. Rising financing costs are forcing many stockholders in Turkey to sell their goods – even if they incur losses at current prices. The TMO is not expected to enter the market.

Nuts

Apr 2, 2026

Pistachios: irrigation remains an issue

GAZIANTEP. Due to a lack of rainfall and insufficient irrigation, the Turkish pistachio crop could turn out smaller than initially expected. Exports are also falling well short of expectations.

Nuts

Apr 1, 2026

Almonds: global crop at previous season’s level

MADRID/REUS. According to current estimates, global almond production for 2025/2026 is at a similar level to the previous year. Spain’s exports have fallen significantly. The majority of shipments are within the EU.

Oilseeds

Apr 1, 2026

Sunflower seeds: EU Commission publishes first production estimates for 2026/2027

SOFIA/DALIAN. Sowing has begun in European growing countries. Official estimates suggest a rise of around 5% in the EU sunflower seed crop. Demand on the Chinese market is lower than expected.

Oilseeds

Apr 1, 2026

Pumpkin seeds: EU-grade supplies are running low

DALIAN. Trading on the Chinese pumpkin seed market remains rather sluggish, with few new deals being concluded. EU-grade export goods are in short supply. Prices have fallen.

Oilseeds

Apr 1, 2026

Sesame seeds: low demand weighs on prices

NEW DELHI. Despite expectations of a smaller acreage in Gujarat, sowing figures so far exceed last year’s levels. Demand is lacking. Prices are under pressure.

Dried Fruit

Apr 1, 2026

Sultanas: TMO releases raw materials for sale

MANISA/REUS. Persistent rainfall has once again led to flooding along the banks of the Gediz river in Manisa. The TMO is releasing raw materials from the 2025 crop for sale. According to the INC, global production of dried vine fruits has fallen by 14%.

Dried Fruit

Mar 31, 2026

Dried apricots: global production has dropped sharply

MALATYA/REUS. The INC has published its updated production estimates, which remain unchanged from November. The weather in Malatya remains stable, and farmers are cautiously optimistic.

Dried Fruit

Mar 31, 2026

Dried figs: 2025 production lower than expected

AYDIN/REUS. Fig cultivation is being promoted in the Turkish province of Aydın. Unfavourable weather conditions meant that Turkish production in 2025 was lower than expected.

Dried Fruit

Mar 31, 2026

Dates: production estimate revised slightly upwards

REUS/TEHRAN. Larger crops in Tunisia and Algeria have led the INC to revise its global production estimates for dates upwards. EU countries imported nearly 4% fewer dates last year; in the first quarter of 2026, the year-on-year difference was almost 23%.

Dried Fruit

Mar 31, 2026

Dried cranberries: potential quality issues in North America

REUS/BRUSSELS. According to the latest INC estimates, global production of dried cranberries this season could be about 4% higher than last year. However, there could be some quality issues in North America. EU imports have fallen slightly.

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