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Nuts
Aug 26, 2020

Walnuts: record crop still possible

SACRAMENTO/SANTIAGO. The new US walnut season is looming around the corner. A total of...
Oils
Aug 26, 2020

Oilseeds: Trump and Xi truce impacts soybean market

CHICAGO/HAMBURG. China and the US have agreed to push forward with the phase one deal amid soaring tensions. This has impacted US soybeans. Europe has, meanwhile, stepped up rapeseed imports.
Nuts
Aug 25, 2020

Cashews: export prices hit record low

HANOI. Export prices in Vietnam have reached such a low level that many processors have had to close down their factories. Other producing countries are also affected.
Surveys and Studies
Aug 25, 2020

Germany: economy on the road to recovery

FRANKFURT/MUNICH. The mood among business leaders in Germany is still on the upswing as the ifo Business Climate index rose to 92.6 points in August, after 90.4 points in July. Moods, however, differ with many companies still struggling.
Nuts
Aug 25, 2020

Almonds: markets reopen in Spain

MADRID/CANBERRA. Trading has resumed in Spain's Albacete and Murcia with the first arrivals of the new almond crop. Although prices have been nominally revised, it is difficult to detect a clear trend. For Australia the current season is a bit of a challenge.
Dried Fruit
Aug 25, 2020

Dried figs: rain impairs quality

AYDIN. Heavy rains have impacted the fig crop in Turkey over the last few days. Market players are also concerned over high aflatoxin levels.
Dried Fruit
Aug 25, 2020

Sultanas: one third of production said to have been sold already

MANISA. Sultana production is in full swing in Turkey. Rumour has it that as much as one third has already been sold. Izmir's commodity exchange is also open every day again.
Dried Fruit
Aug 25, 2020

Dried apricots: disease infests organic crop

MALATYA. Monilia disease has severely impacted organic dried apricot production in Turkey, thereby prompting a further rise in prices. Traders are still waiting for the TMO to issue bid prices.
Oilseeds
Aug 25, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: traders forced to rely on local reports

BEIJING. While residents in Dalian can move freely, strict measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in place in Xinjiang. Traders from other provinces and countries have to...
Oilseeds
Aug 24, 2020

Sesame seeds: rain may have adverse impact on production

NEW DELHI. Heavy rains reported in Gujarat may have an adverse impact on the sesame seed crop. Market players estimate the damage at...
Interviews
Aug 24, 2020

Expert opinion: current events and their impact on global trade

SEEHEIM/SACRAMENTO. In collaboration with the AUDITOR team, US exporter Erik Anderson, CEO of Anderson Exports, reflected on how current events are affecting global trade and the economy. Racism, the problem of nuclear weapons and financial injustice are being discussed.
Dried Fruit
Aug 24, 2020

Dates: concerns over slump in overseas demand

TEHRAN. Mazafati and Rabbi date harvesting is underway in the Sistan-va-Baluchestan Province. The new season is, however, viewed with concern as the coronavirus crisis has notably cut demand and several issues need to be resolved before the first overseas buyers arrive.
Oils
Aug 24, 2020

Oilseeds daily: US soybean yields to range lower than expected

CHICAGO/HAMBURG. US soybean yields are to range lower than anticipated by the USDA and the Trump administration has refused to meet with China over the phase one deal. Oil mills in Europe will be confronted with a more limited supply of non-GMO rapeseed.
Nuts
Aug 24, 2020

Hazelnuts: Ferrero's bid prices generate mixed response

ORDU/TBILISI. Market leader Ferrero has finally issued bid prices for hazelnuts. While farmers are satisfied, crackers feel taken aback by Ferrero's prices. Exporters in Georgia are also confronted with challenges.
Nuts
Aug 24, 2020

Hazelnuts: 2020 hard facts and figures

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AUDITOR Issues
Aug 21, 2020

The AUDITOR Issue 33/2020

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Spices
Aug 20, 2020

Saffron: market starts to recover

TEHRAN. The coronavirus-related disruptions to Iran’s saffron exports have been harsh. There are, however, first signs of recovery with the market slowly but surely returning to a more normal state. Traders reckon that exports are not doing too badly.
Nuts
Aug 20, 2020

Cashews: limited supplies drive up prices

HANOI. RCN prices have risen so much that processing companies in Vietnam only stock up on the bare essentials. The situation is not set to improve before October
Dried Fruit
Aug 19, 2020

Dried apricots: the long wait for the TMO

MALATYA. Harvesting is nearly complete in Malatya. The farmgate and export prices for dried apricots range on a relatively high level as the market continues to wait for the TMO to issue prices.
Nuts
Aug 19, 2020

Pine nuts: trading activities come to a standstill

BEIJING. Since supplies are sold out, all trading activities have come to a standstill in China's pine nut market. Russia cannot fill the gap.
Nuts
Aug 19, 2020

Almonds: Spain badly hit by crisis

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Quarantine measures imposed for travellers returning from Spain and advice against non-essential travel to the country have dealt another heavy blow to Spain’s economy, which also impacts the almond market. Traders in Spain and the US agree that the coronavirus crisis is poses a major challenge for suppliers.
Nuts
Aug 19, 2020

Pistachios: sharp rise in exports

TEHRAN/MADRID. Although global consumption has declined for pistachios amid the coronavirus pandemic, Iran’s exports range strikingly high. July has set a record in terms of volume. Traders are, however, less optimistic in Europe.
Oilseeds
Aug 19, 2020

Flaxseed: rain proves difficult for harvest

NUR-SULTAN. While harvesting has started in Kazakhstan, the farmers are confronted with adverse weather conditions. Market players also report that supplies are nearly sold out.
Oilseeds
Aug 18, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: rise in acreage, but low yields

CHRUDIM/ANKARA. As the poppy seed harvest progresses in the Czech Republic, it is becoming more and more evident that yields range lower than last year. Suppliers in Turkey will have to accept price cuts.
Dried Fruit
Aug 18, 2020

Dried figs: harvesting is underway

AYDIN. Farmers have started harvesting figs in some parts of Turkey. Buyers are, meanwhile, urged to be patient in waiting for prices for the new crop to be issued.
Oilseeds
Aug 18, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: encouraging production prospects

BEIJING. Although Shine Skin production is reportedly up on last year, pumpkin seed suppliers still hesitate to issue offers in China. Farmers remain concerned over the quarantine measures in placeiIn Xinjiang.
Dried Fruit
Aug 18, 2020

Sultanas: exporters hold back

MANISA. Market players in Turkey are still waiting for crop estimates and TMO prices to be issued. Exporters are forced to hold back with issuing reference prices.
Oilseeds
Aug 17, 2020

Sunflower seeds: crop falls short of expectations

SOFIA. Although the area sown has risen, the crops range below expectations in Bulgaria and in Russia. Traders in Bulgaria are also concerned over a second coronavirus wave.
Oilseeds
Aug 17, 2020

Sesame seeds: tender prices fail to meet expectations

NEW DELHI/ABUJA. Suppliers in India successfully bid in last week’s tender from South Korea. Prices did, however, not quite meet expectations as the Merchandise Export From India Scheme (MEIS) is under scrutiny. Meanwhile, offers for the new crop are issued in Africa.
Nuts
Aug 17, 2020

Hazelnuts: waiting for Ferrero

ORDU. While the new hazelnut crop will be arriving any time soon, Ferrero is expected to issue a bid price. Turkey is very much confronted with political-economic problems.
Dried Fruit
Aug 17, 2020

Dried figs: 2020 hard facts and figures

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AUDITOR Issues
Aug 14, 2020

The AUDITOR Issue 32/2020

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Oilseeds
Aug 13, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: market waits in suspension

CHRUDIM/ANKARA. More detailed information is stil to be issued on the crop in the Czech Republic. Prices have, meanwhile, risen sharply in Turkey.
Sugar
Aug 12, 2020

Sugar: slump in demand to prove massive challenge

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. Sugar consumption is expected to decline in the EU. Confectionery manufacturers in Germany are sounding the alarm because Covid-19 has prompted a slump in exports and domestic consumption.
Oilseeds
Aug 12, 2020

Sunflower seeds: prices on the rise for new crop

SOFIA. Offers for the new sunflower seed crop are very limited as harvesting will not be completed until September. Reports also differ on the state of the plants. A new export ban may, in addition, be issued in Russia.
Nuts
Aug 12, 2020

Almonds: production estimates called into question

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. The 2019/2020 almond season has ended with a bang in the US as the July position report has taken the market by surprise. Meanwhile, buyers are speculating over further price developments in Spain. Buyers have certainly profited from exchange rate fluctuations.
Dried Fruit
Aug 12, 2020

Dried figs: fruits are developing well

AYDIN. The fig sets are developing well in Turkey and harvesting should start in two weeks at the latest..
Dried Fruit
Aug 11, 2020

Sultanas: official estimates to be issued any time soon

MANISA. Market players were heavily disappointed as the government failed to issue a crop estimate on Tuesday. Now, the announcement has been postponed until the end of the week. The announcement of a TMO base price has also been delayed.
Dried Fruit
Aug 11, 2020

Dried apricots: surprisingly high prices

MALATYA. Although the apricot harvest is drawing to a close in Turkey and the new season has started, farmgate prices continue to rise. Dried apricot exports are, however, down on last year.
Oilseeds
Aug 11, 2020

Flaxseed: buyers urged to wait

NUR-SULTAN/MANITOBA. As Kazakhstan is stepping up flaxseed shipments to China, Canada is becoming more and more interesting for the European market. Buyers are, however, urged not to accept offers for the new crop yet.
Nuts
Aug 11, 2020

Hazelnuts: Turkey on the verge of a currency crisis

ORDU. As the Turkish lira continues to lose ground the central bank has little means to prevent things from getting worse. Prices in the hazelnut market range nominally lower than the TMO prices.
Nuts
Aug 10, 2020

Peanuts: sowing reaches all-time high

WASHINGTON, D.C./NEW DELHI. India is all set for a successful Kharif groundnut harvest. Production is also set to rise in the US after last year's disastrous crop.
Nuts
Aug 10, 2020

Cashews: producers forced to sell at a loss

HANOI. Cashew prices have fallen so sharply in recent months that some manufacturing companies are selling at a loss. There is also a large gap between domestic and export prices.
Nuts
Aug 10, 2020

Pine nuts: harvesting starts in Russia

BEIJING/MOSCOW. While supplies of raw pine nuts are still limited in China, harvesting has now started in Russia. Production is set to rise sharply in both countries.
Dried Fruit
Aug 10, 2020

Dried apricots: 2020 hard facts and figures

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AUDITOR Issues
Aug 7, 2020

Der AUDITOR Issue 31/2020

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Spices
Aug 6, 2020

Spice market update: turmeric sales decline significantly

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and turmeric, chilli, black pepper and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Oilseeds
Aug 6, 2020

Flaxseed: increase in cultivation to compensate for lower yields

NUR-SULTAN/MOSCOW. In its latest oilseed report, market analyst Oil World reckons that flaxseed production in Kazakhstan and Russia will...