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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.
Oilseeds
Jul 15, 2020

Flaxseed: higher production estimates in Canada

OTTAWA/NUR-SULTAN. StatsCan has again reduced its estimates for the 2020 Canadian flaxseed acreage. The company expects a decrease...
Oils
Jul 15, 2020

Oilseeds daily: surprising twist in prices

CHICAGO/HAMBURG. While political conflicts with China appear to be escalating, soybean shipments to the People's Republic have risen sharply in June. By contrast, rapeseed shipments to the EU are down and prices have taken a surprising turn in the physical market.
Oilseeds
Jul 15, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: buyers hold back

PEKING. Market players are convinced that supplies unprocessed pumpkin seeds from China are still available in the European spot market. Demand is...
Grains
Jul 15, 2020

Cereals daily: larger wheat crop in Australia

CHICAGO/PARIS. Market and price trends with first estimates.
Nuts
Jul 14, 2020

Walnuts: exports increase by 38%

SACRAMENTO. US walnut exports in June increased significantly compared to the same month last year. Meanwhile, the new crop from Chile is available on the European market at attractive prices.
Oilseeds
Jul 14, 2020

Sesame seeds: traders send couriers to local markets

NEW DELHI. Although the local markets in India, the so-called mandis, have been open again for some time now, traders hardly dare to go there due to the possible danger of infection. Instead...
Oils
Jul 14, 2020

Oilseeds daily: prices for soymeal decline

CHICAGO/HAMBURG. Market and price trends with first estimates.
Oilseeds
Jul 14, 2020

Soybeans: EU drastically cuts back on US imports

ST. LOUIS/SEEHEIM. The US-China phase one agreement has dragged soybeans into the spotlight of international politics. Highly problematic in terms of the Soviet-style managed trade implemented for agricultural products, legal experts are convinced that the deal has the potential to sour transatlantic trade between the US and Europe. Soybean imports from the US have indeed declined drastically in 2019/2020.
Dried Fruit
Jul 14, 2020

Dried figs: market players are on pins and needles

AYDIN. On the Turkish dried fig market, all eyes are on the new crop and the weather of the next two weeks plays a decisive role in the development of the figs.
Grains
Jul 14, 2020

Cereals daily: high imports from Canada

CHICAGO/PARIS. Market and price trends with first estimates, including new import and export data.
Dried Fruit
Jul 14, 2020

Dried apricots: new crop will be available at the end of July

MALATYA. According to market players, the new crop will be on the market at the end of the month. Some exporters have already announced first price indications, but these do not seem realistic.
Dried Fruit
Jul 14, 2020

Sultanas: harvest may start with delay

MANISA. Due to the unsettled weather situation in the Turkish growing region of Manisa, market players expect a later start to the harvest period.
Oilseeds
Jul 13, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: spot offer prices continue to decline

CHRUDIM. The new crop is approaching and while farmers and traders are still cautiously testing the market, export prices for old supplies are coming under increasing pressure.
Nuts
Jul 13, 2020

Pistachios: exports bounce back

TEHRAN. Although coronavirus related restrictions have prompted an enormous setback for Iran’s pistachio market this season, exports have most certainly bounced back. Now other problems are, however, showing up.
Nuts
Jul 13, 2020

Almonds: US supplies hit 1.5 million metric tonnes

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. The export figures issued for June exports give the impression that many buyers are trying to make up for time lost due to pandemic related restrictions. Export volumes have risen by 8%.
Grains
Jul 13, 2020

Cereals daily: lower estimates for wheat crops

CHICAGO/PARIS. Market and price trends with first estimates, including information on the WASDE report for wheat and corn.
Nuts
Jul 13, 2020

Hazelnuts: Ministry of Agriculture issues revised production estimates

ORDU. Turkey's Ministry of Agriculture has issued revised prodcution estimates for hazelnuts based on a new count in the growing regions. Pressure is mounting on the market.
Spices
Jul 13, 2020

Saffron: exporters lose out big time

TEHRAN. Average export prices for saffron have slumped over the last nine years. While average export prices for Bunch saffron ranged at USD 4,000-5,000 per kg in 2009-2011, they have now depleted to as little as USD 400-500 per kg. Average retail prices have, by contrast retained the high level of USD 5,000-7,000 per kg. Traders in Iran concede that exporters are losing out heavily.
AUDITOR Issues
Jul 10, 2020

Der AUDITOR Issue 27/2020

Enclosed you will find the link for the current issue of the raw material information service "Der AUDITOR".
Oils
Jul 9, 2020

Oilseeds daily: Europe to import record rapeseed volumes

CHICAGO/HAMBURG. Uncertainty over China is growing in the US soybean market. Lithuania has notably stepped up rapeseed production and Europe is gearing up for record rapeseed imports.
Spices
Jul 9, 2020

Spice market update: heavy rainfall affects trade

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 9, 2020

Oilseeds update: encouraging production prospects prompt declines

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oilseeds
Jul 9, 2020

Sesame seeds: attractive prices in Africa

NEW DELHI. The attractive prices in the producing countries in Africa have prompted sesame seed processors in India to continue importing, despite the rise in production. Natural sesame seeds, 98/2, 99% purity from Mozambique are, for instance, trading at...
Interviews
Jul 9, 2020

Phase One Deal: Europe at a disadvantage

KARLSRUHE. Ever since US President Donal Trump signed the phase one deal with China on 15 January it has been subject to heavy criticism. US agriculture exports to China and the impact on the US soybean market are a matter of fierce debate. Legal expert Darius Schindler, however, draws attention to the potential drawbacks of the deal for third-party countries, especially for Europe.
Oilseeds
Jul 9, 2020

Flaxseed: prices take a dip

NUR-SULTAN/MOSCOW. Market players are optimistic that flaxseed harvesting will start soon in southern Russia.
Nuts
Jul 8, 2020

Almonds: production estimates meet expectations

SACRAMENTO. Reports of a possible smaller almond production had caused prices to rise last week. In the meantime, the original forecasts have been confirmed.