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Oilseeds
Jul 30, 2020

Sesame seeds: acreage in Gujarat to triple

NEW DELHI. Although sesame seed prices have reached their lowest level in more than two years, farmers in Gujarat are planning to massively increase the area under cultivation this summer.
Oilseeds
Jul 30, 2020

Flaxseed: more accreditations for exports to China

NUR-SULTAN. China and Kazakhstan are constantly expanding their trade relations. On 30 July it was announced that further Kazakh companies have been licensed to export flaxseed to China.
Oilseeds
Jul 30, 2020

Sunflower seeds: sunflowers go limp

SOFIA. The drought continues to pose a major risk for this year's sunflower seed crop and market players are holding back with offers.
Oils
Jul 30, 2020

Oilseeds daily: Rabobank raises estimates for Brazil's soybean crop

CHICAGO/HAMBURG. Market and price trends with first estimates.
Grains
Jul 30, 2020

Cereals daily: French exports support firmer prices

CHICAGO/PARIS. Market and price trends with first estimates.
Oilseeds
Jul 29, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: fear of low yields makes prices rise

CHRUDIM. The first poppy farmers are now in the fields as they want to take advantage of the dry weather forecast for the coming days to bring in part of the crop. The price situation looks bleak, however.
Nuts
Jul 29, 2020

Peanuts: strong production growth in China

BEIJING/NEW DELHI. Very good crop results are expected in both China and India in the coming season. The quality of the South American peanuts is also impressive.
Oils
Jul 29, 2020

Oilseeds daily: new customs data from China

CHICAGO/HAMBURG. Market and price trends with first estimates.
Nuts
Jul 29, 2020

Almonds: complaints about fishy pricing policy

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. At a meeting between the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and the Union of Farmers' and Livestock Breeders' Associations, the opaque pricing policy in the nut market, especially for almonds, was discussed. As...
Dried Fruit
Jul 28, 2020

Dried figs: harvest will start soon

AYDIN. The Turkish fig crop is currently developing well. In the meantime, dates for the first exports of fresh figs and the start of dried fruit production have been announced.
Dried Fruit
Jul 28, 2020

Dried apricots: prices fluctuate strongly

MALATYA. Little by little the new crop arrives on the market. As a result, prices have risen significantly compared to last week.
Dried Fruit
Jul 28, 2020

Sultanas: Turkish offers cannot keep up

MANISA. According to current rumours in the Turkish dried fruit market, the official crop estimates for sultana and raisin production in 2020 should be placed between previous forecasts and farmers' indications.
Spices
Jul 27, 2020

Saffron: transport costs massively increased

TEHRAN. Market players report that the transport costs for Iranian saffron have almost tripled within one year. But that is not the only reason for declining export figures.
Oilseeds
Jul 27, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: price corrections for the new crop

BEIJING. Goods from the old crop are moving further and further into the background, while the approaching of the new crop simultaneously causes price corrections.
Nuts
Jul 27, 2020

Pistachios: larger acreage despite water shortage

TEHRAN. Enlarged cultivation areas are causing problems with regard to water shortage in Iran. Due to exports difficulties, traders are sitting on large overstock supplies.
Nuts
Jul 27, 2020

Hazelnuts: unexpectedly large overstock supplies

ORDU. The price announcement for TMO purchases is finally due this week, while at the same time market players expect unexpectedly high overstock supplies in the warehouses.
Grains
Jul 27, 2020

Cereals daily: wheat quality is mainly good

CHICAGO/PARIS. Market and price trends with first estimates.
Spices
Jul 27, 2020

Cumin: acreage significantly expanded

TEHRAN. Cumin has established itself as an easy-care and high-yielding crop, so the acreage in Iran has been increased for the coming season. However, processing and packaging pose problems.
AUDITOR Issues
Jul 24, 2020

Der AUDITOR Issue 29/2020

Enclosed you will find the link for the current issue of the raw material information service "Der AUDITOR".
Spices
Jul 24, 2020

Spice market update: cardamom production doubles

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
Jul 23, 2020

Sesame seeds: rise in acreage

NEW DELHI. According to reports, the good summer crop is now to be followed by an equally good main crop, which caused Indian sesame farmers to increase the...
Oilseeds
Jul 23, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: attractive prices for Shine Skins

PEKING. The Chinese pumpkin seed market lacks both foreign and domestic demand. European buyers...
Oilseeds
Jul 23, 2020

Sunflower seeds: drought impairs development of the flowers

SOFIA. In some parts of Bulgaria it rained well in the last days, only in the east it remained mostly dry. This is not expected to change for the time being, the...
Grains
Jul 23, 2020

Cereals daily: German wheat harvest further expanded

CHICAGO/PARIS. Market and price trends with first estimates, including prices for wheat in Germany and first informations about quality.
Nuts
Jul 22, 2020

Pine nuts: world crop about to triple

BEIJING. Good crop forecasts for the 2020/2021 season are putting pressure on spot prices and there are already offers for the new crop.
Oilseeds
Jul 22, 2020

Mustard seeds: acreage reduced by 35%

OTTAWA. In the current July Report, Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada reports a drastic correction of the mustard seed acreage.
Oilseeds
Jul 22, 2020

Flaxseed: pandemic leaves its mark

OTTAWA/NUR-SULTAN. Despite the smaller acreage, Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada expects flaxseed prices to fall in the coming season. Meanwhile, flaxseed exports from Kazakhstan fell to their lowest level since the beginning of the year.
Nuts
Jul 21, 2020

Cashews: Vietnam goes strong

HANOI/NEW DELHI. Despite good crops in Vietnam and Cambodia, global cashew production in 2020/2021 is unlikely to exceed last year's result.
Oilseeds
Jul 21, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: speculation and uncertainty

CHRUDIM. The blue poppy seed market is speculating on declining prices this year. At the same time not every trader is prepared to take a potential risk in advance.
Dried Fruit
Jul 21, 2020

Dried figs: new crop estimates

AYDIN. Market players reckon that pollination was successfully completed in the second round. This leads...
Dried Fruit
Jul 21, 2020

Dried apricots: buyers require prices for the new crop

MALATYA. Market players report that buyers are eager to find out prices for the new crop. As a result, price estimates are already being made for the unfinished product.
Grains
Jul 21, 2020

Cereals daily: higher yields put pressure on Western Europe's wheat price

CHICAGO/PARIS. Market and price trends with first estimates.
Dried Fruit
Jul 21, 2020

Sultanas: hazards during the drying phase

MANISA. Contrary to previous expectations, the harvest will probably start on time after all. However, market players do not trust the weather, little sunshine and rain could cause problems, especially during the drying phase.
Dried Fruit
Jul 20, 2020

Dried figs: export prices decline

TEHRAN. While farmers in the province of Mazandaran are struggling to boost dried fig production, export prices in Iran are declining noticeably.
Nuts
Jul 20, 2020

Almonds: prices for organic almonds have not hit rock bottom yet

MADRID/CANBERRA. Spanish organic almonds have again become cheaper on the local trade markets. However, offers for the new crop should continue to decline in the 2020/2021 season.
Dried Fruit
Jul 20, 2020

Raisins: high overstock supplies

TEHRAN. The grape harvest in Iran starts at the end of July. This year, producers are sitting on high overhang supplies, which is mainly due to the export stop.
Grains
Jul 20, 2020

Quinoa: Germany increases imports by 6%

LIMA/SUCRE. Quinoa is becoming increasingly popular in the world market and more and more companies are investing in the future of this pseudo grain. Germany imported...
Nuts
Jul 20, 2020

Hazelnuts: still no TMO prices

ORDU. Market players expected a statement on the official TMO prices for the coming hazelnut season in vain last week . Instead, the announcement is to come from the very top in the next few days.
Dried Fruit
Jul 20, 2020

Dates: harvest preparations in full swing

TEHRAN. In Busher, the main cultivation province for Iranian dates, preparations for the Kharak date harvest have started. Production capacity has been increased considerably.
AUDITOR Issues
Jul 17, 2020

Der AUDITOR Issue 28/2020

Enclosed you will find the link for the current issue of the raw material information service "Der AUDITOR".
Oils
Jul 17, 2020

Oilseeds daily: China steps up imports

CHICAGO/HAMBURG. While China is stepping up on soybean imports, concerns are being voiced in Europe over the quality of the rapeseed crop.
Dried Fruit
Jul 16, 2020

Dried cranberries: nominal decline in US production

MADISON/OTTAWA. While the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council is reckoning with a nominal raise in global dired cranberry production, US production is expected to range lower.
Spices
Jul 16, 2020

Spice market update: many local markets closed

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.
Nuts
Jul 16, 2020

Pistachios: June exports slumped massively

SACRAMENTO/MADRID. Contrary to the export trends of other US nuts, pistachio shipments in June were significantly lower than last year.
Sugar
Jul 16, 2020

Sugar: production forecasts for Brazil increased

BRASÍLIA. Brazil, the most important export country for sugar, will increase its production by almost 20% this season. The coronavirus pandemic is playing a decisive role in this.
Dairy Products
Jul 16, 2020

Butter: new reality changes consumer behaviour

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. While large parts of Europe were struggling with a heatwave last year, things are totally different this summer. Living with the new reality of the pandemic has an enormous impact on butter and dairy consumption.
Oilseeds
Jul 15, 2020

Oilseeds update: the pressure is on

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oilseeds
Jul 15, 2020

Sunflower seeds: burnt sunflowers cause concern

SOFIA. Adverse weather conditions are a matter of concern for the sunflower seed market in Bulgaria and in Russia. Problem is the lack of rain. Traders in Bulgaria even report of burnt sunflowers. Some parts of Bulgaria have experienced 20 days without rain and low moisture levels are expected to become a problem in the eastern parts of the country.