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Grains

Mar 30, 2017

Bulgarian corn: So far prices are kept on the high end

Developments in the Black sea region matter: Recently, Turkey levied duties on several imported Russian agricultural products. Such decisions could influence local prices, as well as, exports.

Nuts

Mar 27, 2017

Hazelnuts: Premium goods are running short

ORDU. The Turkish hazelnut trees have withstood the night frosts in the past two weeks without serious damage, however, temperatures are supposed to drop considerably again this week.

Oilseeds

Mar 27, 2017

Sesame seeds: New Tender will have considerable impact

Korea has issued two tenders. Thereby posing great opportunities. Competition is, however, fierce.

Oilseeds

Mar 27, 2017

Blue poppy seeds: Sobering times in the Czech Republic

CHRUDIM. After the farmers in the Czech Republic rejoiced about massive price surges, they were brought back down to earth again.

Oilseeds

Mar 27, 2017

Sunflower seeds: Price collapse in Bulgaria

SOFIA. The price of oil, the US dollar exchange rate, and the weak export market have caused the prices for sunflower seeds in shell and oil seeds to go south. Meanwhile, a bitter price war is raging.

Oilseeds

Mar 27, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 27, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 24, 2017

Flaxseed: Dubious practices in Russia

LODZ. The seeding season in Russia is just around the corner. However, the behaviour of the suppliers is more than outrageous.

Nuts

Mar 23, 2017

Bulgarian almonds: the wind of change flew from the west, pushing down local prices

Imports of Californian almonds pushed down local prices. Meager quantities left still support higher prices of domestically grown almonds

Nuts

Mar 23, 2017

Bulgarian walnuts: Quickly running out of high quality walnuts

These are times when supply strategies fail while demand is growing! Farmers fear not to lose export positions to international competitors and keep prices somewhat stable. Relief is not in sight, but at least a hike seems out of the question by the end of the month.

Oilseeds

Mar 23, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 23, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 22, 2017

Bulgarian rapeseed: a strong year is left behind. Hopes are for even a better one

Prices of sales on green fluctuate around these of harvest 2016-17. A very strong export season left scanty quantities on the domestic market.

Grains

Mar 22, 2017

Bulgarian barley: remaining quantities too small for exports

Meager quantities left support a higher nominal price. Trade happens only on the domestic market.

Grains

Mar 22, 2017

Bulgarian wheat: meager quantities left for trade, prices keep at the high end

Sales on green have probably already reached 500mt. A trade quietude of harvest 2016-17 has already taken its grip of the market.

Dried Fruit

Mar 21, 2017

Sultanas: Severe frost damages in Turkey

MANISA. Shock in Turkey as the worst fears have come true. Frost has severely affected the vineyards.

Oilseeds

Mar 20, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 20, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 17, 2017

Flaxseed: Conflicting price predictions

LODZ. Confusing news in Poland, sowing is about to start in Russia and contrary opinions are rendering the price development uncertain for the next few weeks.

Oilseeds

Mar 17, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 17, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 16, 2017

Sunflower seed kernels: Price manipulations in Bulgaria

SOFIA. Extreme weather has taken Bulgaria by surprise, whereas the Russian export market is gaining ground. And to make matters worse the processors have resorted to tricks thereby leaving their customers feeling conned.

Dried Fruit

Mar 16, 2017

The EU rejects figs from Turkey

AYDIN. It is becoming increasingly evident that aflatoxin is a serious problem. The EU has rejected several deliveries from Turkey.

Dried Fruit

Mar 16, 2017

Apricots: Export boom in Turkey

MALATYA. The region around Malatya is busy preparing for temperatures well below freezing. At the same time the demand for dried Turkish apricots has increased.

Dried Fruit

Mar 15, 2017

Sultanas: Minus temperatures in Turkey

MANISA. Snow in Turkey is causing concerns as temperatures are set to drop well below freezing.

Oilseeds

Mar 15, 2017

Sesame seeds: Buyer-friendly prices

NEW DELHI. The market in India is slowly recovering from the turbulent price development of the last few weeks. First estimates for the summer crop are also available.

Oilseeds

Mar 14, 2017

Blue poppy seeds: Market manipulations in the Czech Republic

CHRUDIM. Considerable price hikes are giving rise to rumours that one dealer is buying all positions available in the Czech Republic.

Oilseeds

Mar 14, 2017

Pumpkin seed kernels: Incredibly cheap prices in China

DALIAN. Market participants are wondering what may be wrong with Europe and the USA. Demand is lacking. Times will be hard if it does not pick up soon.

Oilseeds

Mar 14, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 14, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Nuts

Mar 13, 2017

Hazelnuts: Aflatoxin alerts for Turkey

ORDU. The EU has issued alerts for deliveries from Turkey. Aflatoxin poses a problem.

Alerts and Regulations

Mar 13, 2017

Force majeure: The problem of legal definition in German law

Sharp increases in price are a risk, absolute nuisance and very painful for many companies in the food industry. The problem is that although sudden increases in price may be very common in trading with commodities, force majeure cases frequently drive the parties involved to despair.

Nuts

Mar 10, 2017

Hazelnuts: Alarming rumours

ORDU. Everything could be well in the Turkish hazelnut market. Supplies are sufficient and the buyers simply love the currently low prices. Rumours over quality issues are, however, unsettling the market.

Oilseeds

Mar 10, 2017

Blue poppy seeds: Lucrative demand in Germany

CHRUDIM. Sowing is about to commence in the Czech Republic. Business is especially lucrative in Germany.

Oilseeds

Mar 9, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 9, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Report)

Current Prices & Market Information

Oilseeds

Mar 9, 2017

Flaxseed: Pressure is increasing on record low prices

LODZ. Some market participants are despairing. The prices are already on a record low and news from Kazakhstan and Canada provides little hope of recovery.

Oilseeds

Mar 9, 2017

Sesame seeds: Stress test for India

NEW DELHI. Rumours of a new tender are causing excitement in India. This will prove an important test for the current price level.

Oilseeds

Mar 9, 2017

Sunflower seed kernels: Pole position for the Ukraine in the EU

SOFIA. The Ukraine has successfully gained one of the pole positions as supplier for the EU. Market participants are, in the meantime, crossing their fingers for Bulgaria.

Dried Fruit

Mar 8, 2017

Figs: Quality is a disaster

AYDIN. The quality issues in Turkey have deterred buyers. This is shown in the most recent export figures.

Dried Fruit

Mar 8, 2017

Apricots: Buyers cannot be tempted

MALATYA. With the referendum and the new crop drawing nearer uncertainties are generated in the Turkish dried apricot market. On top of this, only few buyers are interested in prompt deliveries.

Dried Fruit

Mar 8, 2017

Sultanas: Buyers prefer to wait

MANISA. The Turkish Lira is causing great concerns in Turkey. The fact that the currency has once again lost in value last week has greatly unsettled the traders.

Grains

Mar 7, 2017

Bulgarian wheat: prices are stubbornly high, no relief in sight

With the new harvest a few months away, local farmers started trading in green. A good export season left short supplies. As always, Black sea region prices matter.With the new harvest a few months away, local farmers started trading in green. A good export season left short supplies. As always, Black sea region prices matter.

Oilseeds

Mar 7, 2017

Pumpkin seed kernels: Record-breaking low prices

DALIAN. The prices are so low in China that market participants hardly dare to speculate on further price drops.

Nuts

Mar 6, 2017

Hazelnuts: Buyers’ paradise

ORDU. Promising crop conditions and abundant carry-over supplies have rendered Turkey a paradise for speculators.

Oilseeds

Mar 6, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Report)

Current Prices & Market Information

Nuts

Mar 3, 2017

Hazelnuts: Problems in Turkey

ORDU. Turkey has a problem. The right of succession stipulating that orchards can solely be passed on to the next generation have caused many orchards to be divided into smaller lots.

Spices

Mar 3, 2017

Live insects: Imports from India have been suspended

GUJARAT. Vietnam has suspended imports from India. Several agro commodities are contaminated with live insects.

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