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SOFIA. Active trade activities have long passed, swiftly depleting remaining quantities in the few months after harvest. Weather conditions during the month will be changeable.

Oilseeds

Mar 16, 2018

Sunflower seeds: EU production estimates for 2018

SOFIA. In its recent March report, COCERAL has published estimates for the European sunflower seed production in 2018. Bulgarian traders are pleased about increasing willingness to buy.

Oilseeds

Mar 15, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Farewell, low GWS prices!

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.

Grains

Mar 15, 2018

Wheat: Shipments to EU markets reach all-time high

SOFIA. The buoyant export rate to markets of the Union is forecasted to prevail at least till the end of the month. Farmers are to expect fields’ conditions.

Grains

Mar 15, 2018

Barley: Annually, total exports trail behind

SOFIA. Shipped volumes to non-EU markets weigh in heavily in pushing down total exports. For some fields, the weather is still a double-edge sword.

Oilseeds

Mar 15, 2018

Sesame seeds: Tender forces traders to adjust prices

NEW DELHI. The details relating to the sesame seed tender from Korea have finally been announced. Offers will start to be accepted on 23 March and the sesame seed market in India is in full preparation mode.

Nuts

Mar 15, 2018

Almonds: Larger acreage could compensate for losses

SACRAMENTO. US almond traders delivered around 25% more almonds in February 2018 than last year. The exports since the beginning of the season have remained above last year's levels.

Dried Fruit

Mar 14, 2018

Dried apricots: Prices surge

MALATYA. The prices for the different sizes are drifting further apart. It is well nigh impossible to obtain large sizes.

Grain Products

Mar 13, 2018

Flour and bran production: Huge wheat harvest, decreasing flour production in Russia

MOSCOW. In 2017/18 Russia witnessed the lowest production volumes of flour and bran since 2009/10. The millers experienced an outraging fall in prices for flour. China is increasing imports of Russian flour. Exports to Turkey of bran continue to set records.

Grains

Mar 13, 2018

Black Sea wheat: Fight for Supremacy. Who will overtake - the European Union, Argentina, Russia or Ukraine?

MOSCOW: In February 2018 Russia exported 4 million MT of cereals, 20 % more than in January 2018 and twice more than in February 2017. France has lost its position as a first rank supplier of wheat in Algeria. The EU has been outstripped by Russia and the Ukraine on the wheat markets over the world.

Nuts

Mar 13, 2018

Peanuts: Traders withdraw offers

BUENOS AIRES. The current weather situation in Argentina is in complete contrast to the situation in 2017. Last year, the peanut harvest was delayed by several weeks due to persistent incidents of rainfall, while this year, the agricultural industry has been plagued by drought.

Oilseeds

Mar 13, 2018

Blue poppy seeds: Rains fuel speculations

CHRUDIM. Rains have delayed sowing in the Czech Republic and have produced a considerable impact on prices.

Oilseeds

Mar 13, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Further adjustments for pumpkin seed kernels

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.

Nuts

Mar 12, 2018

Hazelnuts: Exporters want to reduce carry overs

ORDU. Frost has been forecasted for Turkey in the next few days and the Exporters’ Union has announced its first estimate for the 2018 crop.

Grains

Mar 9, 2018

Corn: Domestic demand on a persistently ascending trend

SOFIA. Prices resist sudden slips, but foreign and domestic demands lack the pull-up power. Domestically, corn has become a desired substitute of feeding wheat.

Oilseeds

Mar 9, 2018

Sunflower seeds: Export prices rise

SOFIA. After last week’s chaotic snowfall that caused roads to be partially inaccessible, the Bulgarian sunflower seed market is now thriving.

Oilseeds

Mar 9, 2018

Rapeseed: Is there a mismatch between demand and supply?

SOFIA. Annually, supply is quickly depleted by vibrant demand early in the season, leaving nothing to export for later in the year. Yet, planted acreages have been decreased.

Grains

Mar 8, 2018

Wheat: A shift in some domestic demand trends

SOFIA. Changes in lifestyles and dietary habits influence markets and subsequently demand for raw materials.

Grains

Mar 8, 2018

Barley: Husbandry decisions predict short-term trends

SOFIA. Internal and external market forces compel farmers to cut barley’s planting. Reduction in sowing has continued in subsequent years

Oilseeds

Mar 8, 2018

Blue poppy seeds: Fishy offers

CHRUDIM. Buyers are urged to caution when purchasing blue poppy seeds from the Czech Republic. Particular attention should be paid to cheap offers.

Alerts and Regulations

Mar 8, 2018

Japan to release tender

Japan to buy feed wheat and barley via tender

Dried Fruit

Mar 8, 2018

Sultanas: Competitive prices

MANISA. Nothing came of the frost wishes of the speculators last week. An increased risk of icy night temperatures is, however, still prevalent until the end of April.

Oilseeds

Mar 8, 2018

Blue poppy seeds: Prices only to be upheld until end of week

CHRUDIM. Czech growers of blue poppy seeds are in no hurry to sell off their remaining seeds, and buyers are also showing restraint.

Oilseeds

Mar 7, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Pumpkin seed prices give in

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.

Dried Fruit

Mar 7, 2018

Dried apricots: Big fruits are scarce

MALATYA. Whereas as pre-Ramadan demand continuous to boom in the Arab countries, demand is very subdued in Western Europe.

Nuts

Mar 7, 2018

Almonds: Frost and hornets plague Spain

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Frost in the Californian almond growing regions left almond prices tumbling last week. And it is not over yet.

Nuts

Mar 6, 2018

Hazelnuts: The risk of frost remains

ORDU. The low temperatures over the last few weeks have led to local frost damages – according to reports. These have not yet significantly influenced the hazelnut harvest; however, the weather forecasts already predict the next cold front.

Sugar

Mar 6, 2018

Drought has affected sugar production in Tamil Nadu, India

Sugar production in Tamil Nadu is expected to be the lowest this season

Organic Commodities

Mar 5, 2018

Organic food: Organic market in the Russian Federation

MOSCOW. The production of organic food in the Russian Federation is steadily growing with an average of 5% -10% per year. Since 01.01.2017 a state standard (GOST - R 56508-2015) on certification of organic products has come into force. There is no law on organic farming yet. There is no mandatory certification of eco-products in Russia. The cost of purchasing organic products in Russia in 2017 was less than 1 euro per capita.

Oilseeds

Mar 5, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Different suppliers, different prices

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.

Sugar

Mar 5, 2018

Sugar’s import duty to increase

Sugar production to shoot up this year.

Spices

Mar 2, 2018

Spices: Pepper dealers are exposed

GUJARAT. Buyers are holding back on orders for Indian pepper to put the price under pressure. At the same time importers are selling off their purchases from Vietnam.

Oilseeds

Mar 2, 2018

Flaxseed: Canadian Suppliers Struggling

LODZ/OTTAWA. According to Canadian market participants, the quality of flaxseed grown in 2017 has been among the best so far, yet overseas buyers have not been enthusiastic about the produce.

Grains

Mar 2, 2018

Corn: Strongly advancing on EU markets; losing grounds on non-EU ones

SOFIA. Shipped volumes to EU markets have traced an upward trajectory while those to non-EU ones have dragged behind.

Oilseeds

Mar 2, 2018

Rapeseed: A strong export season left behind

SOFIA. Although several months to go before the upcoming harvest, international demand has already depleted remaining stocks. Weather conditions have turned favorable.

Oilseeds

Mar 1, 2018

Sunflower seeds: Suppliers under pressure

SOFIA. It is far from certain that it makes sense to cultivate a similar amount of sunflower seeds as last year, considering current Bulgarian market conditions.

Grains

Mar 1, 2018

Wheat: Shipments to the EU passed over 3.0 mmt

SOFIA. Shipments to the EU markets have kept the export momentum strong. Thick snowfall came just in time!

Grains

Mar 1, 2018

Barley: Domestically, demand has been on the rise

SOFIA. Competitive market forces and higher quality characteristics of the grain have turned the wind in favor of local demand. The recent snowfall came just in time.

Dried Fruit

Mar 1, 2018

Dried apricots: All eyes are on the weather

MALATYA. Local distributors prefer to buy large quantities of dried fruits before Ramadan. This affects the prices of the remaining stock, which is already limited in size.

Dried Fruit

Mar 1, 2018

Sultanas: Speculators yearn for frost

MANISA. Turkish dry fruit market participants are expecting frost over the coming days; some with dread, others couldn’t be happier. Either way, there might finally be a reason for a significant price increase.

Oilseeds

Mar 1, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Desperately low prices

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.

Oilseeds

Feb 28, 2018

Sesame seeds: Indian prices too high for South Korea?

NEW DELHI. The first South Korean sesame seed tender should be opened by the end of February this year. Now, market participants are reporting on delays.

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