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Oilseeds
May 13, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: no offers despite good crop forecasts

CHRUDIM. The evaluation of the blue poppy fields in the Czech Republic has put the market players in a positive mood. Nevertheless, farmers are very cautious with prices for the new crop.
Grains
May 13, 2020

WASDE report: wheat, corn, soy - all crops are increasing

WASHINGTON. The USDA announced the new forecasts for the old and upcoming world crops of wheat, corn and soybeans in the WASDE report.
Nuts
May 13, 2020

Almonds: shipments to Germany rise by 50%

SACRAMENTO. While US almond shipments declined in April, the production estimates for 2020 differ widely.
Oils
May 12, 2020

Soybeans: growing concern over slaughterhouse closures

CHICAGO. The US soybean market continued to grow. China continues to buy US soybeans. The WASDE report is eagerly awaited as it provides initial estimates of the new crop. The area sown for the US soybean crop is likely to be expanded by up to 10%, according to retailers. In Germany, the price trend for pork also caused the animal feed sector to get a little out of control. Westfleisch in Coesfeld will remain closed for the time being due to Covid-19.
Nuts
May 12, 2020

Walnuts: traders are grateful for tenders

SACRAMENTO. US in-shell production ranged at 590,000 metric tonnes in 2019/2020. The slump in demand...
Dried Fruit
May 12, 2020

Dried figs: market is relaxed

AYDIN. Dried fig exports from Turkey are currently running without problems. The export prices are also keeping on a stable level.
Dried Fruit
May 12, 2020

Dried apricots: market bustling with activities

MALATYA. The market has been bustling with activity over the last few weeks and sales are up. Small dried apricot sizes are trading higher in the export market.
Oilseeds
May 12, 2020

Sesame seeds: prices collapse

NEW DELHI. Indian farmers have started summer harvesting and the first sesame seed deliveries are slowly coming into the market. Until the beginning of June, the work in the fields should be in full swing.
Interviews
May 12, 2020

Coronavirus infections in German slaughterhouses serve as the perfect argument against meat consumption

BERLIN. With hundreds of migrant workers testing positive in several slaughterhouses in Germany the situation not only casts doubts on working conditions but has also prompted vegtarians to speak out against meat consumption..
Dried Fruit
May 12, 2020

Sultanas: good exports but few sales

MANISA. Exports continue at a high level, but new sales hardly take place. Overall the market is very quiet, especially compared to last week.
Dried Fruit
May 12, 2020

Raisins: volatile market

MALAYER. Ramadan and the impact of the measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus have left their mark on Iran’s raisin market. Prices are highly volatile.
Nuts
May 11, 2020

Almonds: good forecasts put prices for new crop under pressure

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. According to official figures from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture...
Grains
May 11, 2020

Corn: China finally buys corn in the USA

PARIS. The corn market was slightly firmer in the USA, but remained virtually unchanged in Western Europe and the Black Sea. New corn purchases by China stimulated the market. The WASDE report is likely to show higher US corn inventories. US President Donald Trump announced that the US would buy dairy, meat and other products worth USD 3 billion to support US farmers. Rain improves corn growth conditions in Western Europe.
Dried Fruit
May 11, 2020

Dates: large warehouse supplies

TEHRAN. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus has largely coincided with the start of Ramadan, which normally drives up export demand, this year, the timing could hardly have been worse for Iran’s date market. Large volumes have been stored as farmers turn to the domestic market for buyers.
Nuts
May 11, 2020

Hazelnuts: TMO is sold out

ORDU. Production estimates should be issued inTurkey by early June. Meanwhile, the TMO has sold all volumes for May.
Dried Fruit
May 11, 2020

Dried figs: limited supplies due to pandemic

ESTHABAN. Iran’s dried fig production hub, Esthaban, has witnessed a marked rise in exports. Nevertheless, the coronavirus is taking its toll on the market.
Sugar
May 8, 2020

Sugar: Czech Republic about to buy German sugar?

FRANKFURT/PRAGUE. Market players are reporting a high oversupply of sugar, not least due to the corona crisis. Due to the closure of the gastronomy sector and the cancellation of events, both important consumption sectors for...
AUDITOR Issues
May 8, 2020

Der AUDITOR Issue 18/2020

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Spices
May 7, 2020

Spice market update: new tax on coriander seeds

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
May 7, 2020

Sunflower seeds: first offers for the 2020 crop

SOFIA. The predicted rainfall has occurred and brought some relief to the dried-out growing regions in Bulgaria. Meanwhile, ADM has released the latest EU crop forecasts for 2020.
Grains
May 7, 2020

Wheat: trade association demands corona cheques

FRANKFURT. The wheat futures markets held on to the rising price trend, while the cash market largely ignored the price gains. Rain could cause the markets to cool down over the weekend, but that is not yet certain. Western Europe is heading for a smaller wheat crop. The German Retail Association (HDE) is demanding corona cheques from the state to revive the domestic economy.
Nuts
May 7, 2020

Pine nuts: exporters wait for raw nuts

PEKING/MOSCOW. Getting raw pine nuts from Russia continues to cause problems for Chinese suppliers. Solution approaches like...
Oilseeds
May 6, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: organic products exceed EU pesticide limits

PEKING. Market players report that a large quantity of Chinese organic pumpkin seeds exceeds the limits set by the EU and therefore may not be imported into EU countries. Buyers are also holding back with purchasing conventional goods.
Oilseeds
May 6, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: TMO might buy poppy seeds again in 2020

ANKARA/CHRUDIM. In Turkey, farmers have now completed their poppy seed sowing for the coming crop and market players see their expectations confirmed.
Nuts
May 6, 2020

Almonds: rise in acreage in Spain

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. As media in Spain report mild temperatures in February and March prompted an early start to flowering and the fruits are developming very well. AEOFRUSE, the Organisation of the Dried Fruit and Carob Bean Producers, estimates
Nuts
May 6, 2020

Pecans: limited impact on supply chains

ATLANTA. US market players report that demand is good and production is stable. At the moment there are only minor problems in the export market.
Oilseeds
May 6, 2020

Flaxseed: prices set to decline for new crop

NUR-SULTAN. As sowing has started unusually early in northern Kazakhstan this will certainly have an impact on flaxseed production.
Spices
May 6, 2020

Cumin: extensive crop damages

TEHRAN. Last week’s floods and hailstorms have damaged up to 40%-60% of acreage in some areas in Iran’s main producing region, the Khorasan Razavi province. Cumin production was initially expected to rise this year.
Nuts
May 5, 2020

Desiccated coconuts: shift in demand

MANILA. Due to the corona pandemic, supplies of desiccated coconuts and coconut oil will be noticeably lower this season. Demand is shifting from food service providers to consumers.
Oils
May 5, 2020

Soybeans: Brazil sets new export record

CHICAGO. On the US soybean market there is still great uncertainty about how strongly the corona crisis will restrict demand for animal feed. The Trump government is apparently planning new punitive tariffs for China.
Dried Fruit
May 5, 2020

Dried figs: preparations for the 2020/2021 season

AYDIN. As market players report, Turkish dried fig farmers have started to prepare the trees. As far as the coming season is concerned...
Dried Fruit
May 5, 2020

Dried apricots: differing crop forecasts

MALATYA. Dried apricots in export quality are hardly to be found on the free market. This is reflected in the export prices of Turkish traders.
Dried Fruit
May 5, 2020

Sultanas: trade at commodity exchange makes prices rise

MANISA. The bustle on the commodity exchange in Izmir and price corrections of the TMO pushed up prices for Turkish sultanas at the beginning of the week.
Nuts
May 5, 2020

Pistachios: exports decline by 22%

TEHRAN. Pistachio exports from Iran declined by around 22% in the first half of the season as compared with 2017/2018. A drastic rise has, however, been recorded in March.
Nuts
May 5, 2020

Cashews: difficult export situation

HANOI/NEW DELHI. Although the first quarter was successful as far as exports are concerned, Vietnamese market players expect difficulties in the following quarters due to the coronavirus. The import of RCN is also experiencing certain problems these days.
Grains
May 4, 2020

Corn: IGC forecast with many uncertainties

PARIS. The corn market continues its weaker trend. France's corn sowing is 70% complete. Since 27 April, the EU has put customs duties of EUR 5.27 per metric tonne tonne on imports of rye, corn and sorghum. The IGC expects a corn crop of 388.8 million metric tonnes in the USA.
Nuts
May 4, 2020

Hazelnuts: TMO price takes market by surprise

ORDU. As the TMO has announced the next round of sales for May, the selling price is unexpectedly high. Market players reckon that hazelnut production will take a 20% dip in Turkey this year.
Spices
May 4, 2020

Saffron: coronavirus gives rise to illegal trading activities

TEHRAN. Traders report that smuggling is on the rise in the saffron market. Problem is that farmers are left with few alternatives but to turn to smugglers as economic growth has slowed. Traditional export destinations, such as Europe, have also been cut off.
Oilseeds
May 4, 2020

Sesame seeds: port clearances are possible

NEW DELHI. India has extended the lockdown to prevent the coronavirus from spreading by two weeks. While the country is divided into three zones, depending on the risk of contracting Covid-19, exceptions have been issued to stimulate trade. Sesame seed exports are possible.
Dairy Products
May 1, 2020

Butter: dairy market voices fierce criticism over EU aid scheme

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. Market players have voiced fierce criticism over the EU’s decision to implement the private storage scheme for skimmed milk powder, butter and cheese in to stabilise the market. There is far too much milk in the market.
Oilseeds
Apr 30, 2020

Sesame seeds: supply glut in India

NEW DEHLI. A supply glut has been reported in India as 375 containers of sesame seeds were ordered in Africa before the lockdown was imposed. An additional 25,000 mt were shipped from Africa in February and March.
AUDITOR Issues
Apr 30, 2020

Der AUDITOR Issue 17/2020

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Spices
Apr 29, 2020

Spice market update: pepper harvest comes to standstill

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
Apr 29, 2020

Oilseeds update: exporters take drastic action in India

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oilseeds
Apr 29, 2020

Sunflower seeds: surge in demand is followed by a lull

SOFIA. Market players are watching the weather in the Bulgarian growing regions with concern. The coming days are expected to be largely free of rainfall and there might be temperatures above 30 °C over the weekend.
Oilseeds
Apr 29, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: rainfall is urgently needed

CHRUDIM. Uncertainties and lack of demand dominate the Czech blue poppy seed market. In addition, there is the lack of rainfall and the hope of rain in May.
Nuts
Apr 28, 2020

Almonds: is the next bumper crop in sight?

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Based on the latest report from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (cdfa), the Californian almond crop could reach a new record in 2020/2021.
Dried Fruit
Apr 28, 2020

Dried figs: stable demand

AYDIN. Despite the fact that Turkey celebrated a holiday on 23 April called "Sovereignty and Children’s Day", which meant that the trading week was shorter, fig exports continued to increase.