Market News on Nuts

Nuts

Jan 23, 2025

Hazelnuts: Ferrero takes the blame

ORDU. Ferrero is mainly to blame for the current price movements for hazelnuts. Other factors are, however, also shaping market dynamics with speculations running wild.

Nuts

Jan 23, 2025

Almonds: high exports reduce carry-over stocks

CANBERRA. The free trade agreement between Australia and China favours almond exports this season. At the same time, record exports ensure that there are hardly any carry-over stocks that could be taken into the new season at the beginning of March.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nuts

Jan 14, 2025

Almonds: strong December

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Oilseeds

Dec 23, 2024

Almonds: “We need to understand that prices have to increase”

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 almond 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

Dec 19, 2024

Hazelnuts: January to stimulate market

ORDU. With the new year just around the corner January will provide new impulses for hazelnuts. Speculators are disrupting proceedings.

Nuts

Dec 19, 2024

Almonds: too good for buyers

SACRAMENTO. Excitement is bubbling over as the November position report issued by the Almond Board of California is the best news the industry has had in a while. November shipments have beat October, which has not happened since 2020.

Nuts

Dec 18, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: Philippine production to be strengthened

MANILA. Old coconut palms and adverse weather conditions pose challenges for coconut production in the Philippines. A new holistic concept aims to remedy this. Demand remains high.

Nuts

Dec 18, 2024

Pecans: supplies fall short of demand

MEXICO CITY. Light supplies and high demand are driving the market for pecans. A supply squeeze is looming large. Drought spells trouble for next year’s crop in Mexico.

Nuts

Dec 18, 2024

Pistachios: much is at stake

TEHRAN/BRUSSELS. For suppliers in Iran the EU import ban for pistachios seems imminent. The EU has rejected as many as 35 shipments from Iran due to aflatoxin this year so far. Pistachios are in high demand, and much is a stake for the industry.

Nuts

Dec 16, 2024

Peanuts: demand from China remains weak

NEW DELHI/BEIJING. The economic situation is forcing Chinese consumers to cut back on their purchases; Indian exporters are also clearly feeling the effects of this downturn. There is no end to the price declines.

Nuts

Dec 16, 2024

Walnuts: exports to Europe defy trend

SANTIAGO. Chile’s walnut exports are down. Yet, monthly shipments picked up for shelled walnuts in November and Europe is sporting some gains.

Nuts

Dec 12, 2024

Hazelnuts: news from the orchards

ORDU. Exports may have reached a record in the first three months of the season, but suppliers are far from happy with the international demand situation for hazelnuts. News on next year’s crop is emerging. Prices models are complex.

Nuts

Dec 11, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: concern about supply shortage

MANILA/JAKARTA. Closures and delistings of various coconut producers are causing concern among traders. The first half of 2025 could be characterised by lower supply and higher prices.

Nuts

Dec 11, 2024

Brazil nuts: upsurge in prices

BRUSSELS/LIMA. Peru’s export prices have risen sharply. New EU statistics also show that average import prices are up.

Nuts

Dec 9, 2024

Peanuts: high edible oil imports dampen peanut trade

NEW DELHI. Contrary to the hopes of Indian growers, peanut prices have continued to decline. Indian edible oil imports are extremely high, which is slowing down trade. Nevertheless, the outlook is quite positive.

Nuts

Dec 9, 2024

Macadamias: much better than expected

BRISBANE. With harvesting finally complete the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has issued new estimates for the 2024 crop. They are much better than expected.

Nuts

Dec 4, 2024

Hazelnuts: glimmer of hope for buyers

ORDU. India is the next big market and marketing is underway to promote Turkish hazelnuts as a healthy snack. Speculations are rife in Turkey as to which way the market will turn in January. Buyers may have a small reason to hope.

Nuts

Dec 4, 2024

Pistachios: chaos over potential ban

TEHRAN/BRUSSELS. Things are coming to a head between Iran and the EU over aflatoxin. To make the situation worse, the automotive industry has also turned to pistachios. Yet, exports are doing rather well. EU imports have surged.

Nuts

Dec 2, 2024

Pecans: slow start to season in EU

BRUSSELS/FORT WORTH. Demand for pecans has slipped in the EU in 2024/2025. Hurricane Helene has created extensive damage in Georgia. Mexico is still battling a severe drought.

Nuts

Dec 2, 2024

Peanuts: China cuts purchases in India

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. Due to the high tariffs, Chinese importers are turning away from Indian suppliers and looking to Brazil instead. In India, the government has begun its purchases.

Nuts

Nov 28, 2024

Walnuts: exports to EU on the rise

SANTIAGO. Chile’s walnut exports have declined sharply this season. Europe, however, stands out.

Nuts

Nov 28, 2024

Almonds: Australia's exports up by 113.5%

CANBERRA. The good crop result in 2024 and the shift in Chinese demand bring record exports to the Australian almond sector.

Nuts

Nov 27, 2024

Pistachios: exasperating supply situation

MERSIN. Despite market conditions being highly favourable, exporters are struggling in Turkey. Dubai chocolate manufacturers are experiencing a price shock for pistachios. Turkey’s leading confectionary giant Ülker has launched its own version of the trendy snack.

Nuts

Nov 27, 2024

Hazelnuts: Ferrero jumps into action

ORDU. While exporters spent weeks wondering what confectionary giant Ferrero’s next move would be, the wait is now over for hazelnuts. All eyes are also set on the TMO.

Nuts

Nov 26, 2024

Almonds: differing perceptions

SACRAMENTO. Land IQ’s final acreage estimate has sparked mixed messages. Opinions also differ as to in how far the current prices for Californian almonds are here to stay.

Nuts

Nov 25, 2024

Peanuts: disagreement over price development

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. Prices for Indian peanuts are currently volatile and there is disagreement as to whether they will rise or fall in the coming weeks; both seem possible. Argentine market players are facing numerous challenges.

Nuts

Nov 25, 2024

Pistachios: US exports take a hit

FRESNO. Domestic demand is strong for US pistachios. Exports to China have slumped. Water is an issue in California.

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.

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..

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.

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