Almonds: some varieties defy the price trend

November 3, 2020 at 4:23 PM , Der AUDITOR
Play report as audio

MADRID. The downward spiral in the price of Spanish Valencia almonds continues relentlessly. Other almond varieties are, however, resisting this trend.

Trade is notably subdued in run up to Christmas

Subdued demand and good availability weigh on the market. Natural Valencia almonds, 12/14 mm are again trading EUR 0.05/kg lower at EUR 3.75-3.70/kg FCA Spain. For Largueta and Marcona almonds the situation is, however, different. Prices have risen sharply for these varieties. Natural Largueta almonds, 13/14 mm, are trading EUR 0.40/kg higher at EUR 6.00/kg FCA Spain and natural Marcona almonds, 12/14 mm, at EUR 6.60/kg FCA Spain. US almonds are trading firm on the spot market in Europe.

View related articles

Go to the News Overview
Nuts
Nov 1, 2024
ISTANBUL. As the candy bar Dubai chocolate has gone viral demand is up for pistachios. This has impacted supplies in Turkey.
Nuts
Oct 31, 2024
ORDU. This year’s SIAL was not quite what exporters in Turkey had in mind for hazelnuts. Price negotiations are also extremely difficult.
Nuts
Oct 30, 2024
MANILA/BANGKOK. Drought and pest infestation are causing coconut growers in Thailand a lot of trouble this season. Philippine exporters, however, are pleased with the good export figures.
Nuts
Oct 29, 2024
MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Producers are not quite as optimistic as official government bodies in Spain and California. Exports have started off well for almonds in Spain. US suppliers are urging buyers to act.