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Oilseeds
May 10, 2017

Sesame seeds: Delays with the summer crop

NEW DELHI. A small summer crop and reports about poor quality of the 2016 winter crop should actually cause prices to increase. However, the Indian sesame seed market is struggling with this.
Nuts
May 9, 2017

Hazelnut market invites speculation

ORDU. Too many variables and not enough clarity are making it difficult for market players to find a common direction for further development of the hazelnut market.
Oilseeds
May 8, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

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Oilseeds
May 8, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

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Oilseeds
May 8, 2017

CHILLI - Market Prices Report

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Grains
May 8, 2017

Bulgarian wheat: prices clutched at nominal levels

Foreign trade resumed in the last two weeks of April to slow down in the first week of May. Sales on green for feed wheat are seemingly freezing up. Favorable weather conditions are the key to prosperous upcoming harvest.
Grains
May 8, 2017

Bulgarian barley: remaining quantities will satisfy domestic demand

Prices have seemingly reached a plateau. For a few weeks, no exports have been registered. Small quantities traded on the domestic market.
Oils
May 8, 2017

Bulgarian rapeseed: meager domestic trade, no sea exports for several weeks

Prices have reached its lowest point since beginning of year. Sales on green have frozen. Meager quantities are traded on the domestic market.
Oilseeds
May 5, 2017

Flaxseed: Suppliers increase the offer

LODZ. Two holidays this week largely paralysed the Polish market, and at the same time, the supply on the market increased.
Oilseeds
May 5, 2017

Sunflower seeds: Contract prices for the new crop

SOFIA. The temperatures are slightly below average (15 °C) and heavy precipitation could threaten sowing operations in the western part of the country.
Oilseeds
May 5, 2017

Sesame seeds: The summer crop is not convincing

NEW DELHI. Indian sesame seed traders report strong foreign demand and low interest in the summer crop of 2017. Especially Germany, Canada and Russia demonstrate high interest in Indian sesame seeds, while Chinese buyers prefer sesame seeds from Africa.
Dried Fruit
May 5, 2017

Apricots: Traders are hesitant

MALATYA. For the Turkish dried apricot market, Russia still remains the most promising candidate, other than that, the market is hardly demonstrating any development.
Dried Fruit
May 5, 2017

Figs: Poor quality and quantity

AYDIN. The prices for Turkish dried figs have temporarily stabilised, but the question is not whether, rather when they will rise again.
Nuts
May 5, 2017

Cashew Kernel

Increase in the global price of Cashew Kernel.
Oilseeds
May 5, 2017

Blue poppy: This is the price suppliers want for the 2017 crop

CHRUDIM. Despite smaller acreages, Czech blue poppy traders are optimistic that the difference relative to last year can be compensated by higher yields per hectare.
Dried Fruit
May 5, 2017

Sultanas: Turkish traders are confident

MANISA. Turkish sultana traders see themselves in a clearly better position than the competition, especially with regards to the quality of their commodities.
Nuts
May 5, 2017

Almonds: Turbulent April weather

SACRAMENTO. Over-saturated soils in the almond plantations are not only a blessing, for some trees they can also be a curse.
Oilseeds
May 4, 2017

CHILLI - Market Prices Report

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Oilseeds
May 4, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

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Oilseeds
May 4, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

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Oilseeds
May 3, 2017

Pumpkin seeds: Exporters are spreading panic

DALIAN. A few weeks ago, reports about 40-50% smaller acreages in 2017/18 prompted a rise in prices. The first traders are now expressing doubt.
Nuts
May 3, 2017

Hazelnuts: The TMO is simply taking everything

ORDU. The TMO's loose requirements for hazelnut deliveries are making it particularly lucrative for farmers to hand over small or ageing hazelnuts.
Grains
May 2, 2017

Rice Updates

The rise in the price and production.
Oilseeds
May 1, 2017

CHILLI - Market Prices Report

CHILLI - Hot or Cool (Current Prices & Market Information)
Oilseeds
May 1, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

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Oilseeds
May 1, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

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Grains
Apr 29, 2017

Exports of Organically products

The exports of organically products may grow threefold by 2020.
Oilseeds
Apr 28, 2017

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Spices
Apr 28, 2017

India: Free markets for agriculture

GUJARAT. Agricultural markets are currently managed mainly by the Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), and the farmers sell their commodities there.
Oilseeds
Apr 28, 2017

Blue poppy: Frost damage and the days after

CHRUDIM. As feared, the low temperatures and frost caused damage to the poppy plants in Czech growing regions in the last seven days.
Oilseeds
Apr 28, 2017

Flaxseed: Tough competition

LODZ. Although Canada was able to win back its position at the top of the world's biggest flaxseed producers, the predictions for the 2017 crop are sobering.
Dried Fruit
Apr 27, 2017

Apricots: Russia is an important trade partner

MALATYA. This season's expectations regarding the exports of dried apricots from Turkey to Russia cannot be fully met. This could change in 2017/18.
Dried Fruit
Apr 27, 2017

Figs: Panic buying is driving the market

AYDIN. Due to the already high price level, buyers who are not covered yet for this season want to fill in the gaps quickly. The effect this will have on prices should come as no surprise.
Oilseeds
Apr 27, 2017

Sunflower seeds: Lack of rain in the south

SOFIA. Because of the unfavourable weather conditions in the last few weeks, sowing of the spring crops has been delayed in Bulgaria.
Oilseeds
Apr 27, 2017

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Nuts
Apr 26, 2017

Almonds: California sets the tone

SACRAMENTO. Although frost and water deficits in origins such as Spain and Chile are posing a serious problem for the 2017 almond production, only few can afford rising prices.
Dried Fruit
Apr 26, 2017

Sultanas: Good quality but lower yields expected

MANISA. The first signs of fruit development can be seen on the vines, and despite the snow in the last few days, a good sultana production can still be expected for 2017.
Oilseeds
Apr 26, 2017

Sesame seeds: More details about the 2017 summer crop

NEW DELHI. The sesame seed prices are still desperately holding on just below last year's level, however, the downward spiral began with the arrival of the summer crop in 2016. It could be different this year.
Nuts
Apr 26, 2017

Walnuts: A success story

SACRAMENTO. Low price levels and good yield results are ensuring a successful progression of the 2016/17 season on the US walnut market.
Nuts
Apr 26, 2017

Hazelnuts: The TMO is the same as everyone else

ORDU. As promised, the Turkish government will now intervene in the hazelnut market and will start with making intervention purchases this week.
Oilseeds
Apr 26, 2017

Pumpkin seeds: Another price correction

DALIAN. The Chinese pumpkin seed market probably has to give up all hope of a price decline in the near future. The prospects of smaller acreages for the 2017 pumpkin seed crop are driving the prices higher and higher.
Oilseeds
Apr 25, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

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Oilseeds
Apr 25, 2017

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Nuts
Apr 25, 2017

Bulgarian walnuts: It has been a tough season; it has been a long shot for success

That was the year when supply failed demand. Farmers reached out for walnuts to other Eastern European countries to preserve market positions. With small quantities left, farmers are ready to call the end of export season. Although remaining quantities are short, prices have been kept flat because substantial quantities of high quality kernels are difficult to find!
Nuts
Apr 24, 2017

Pistachios: Iran better be prepared for a rough ride

SACRAMENTO. After a disappointing 2015/16 season, the USA is back with impressive export data. The market captain Iran has to get ready to face stiff competition.
Grains
Apr 24, 2017

Bulgarian wheat: small quantities left for trade

Prices have reached a plateau. With the upcoming harvest a few months away, farmers check conditions of arable plots.
Grains
Apr 24, 2017

Bulgarian corn: still sufficient quantities left for trade, prices are nominal

Mainly traded on the domestic market while exports have slowed down for the last two weeks. Buyers seem to wait for a better deal! Currently, sowing happens at a quick pace.
Oilseeds
Apr 22, 2017

Soybean & Soy Oil

Increase in the production