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Oilseeds
Mar 27, 2024

Psyllium: encouraging outlook for 2024 crop

NEW DELHI/GARSTEDT. Production prospects are much better for psyllium in India than last year, despite the heavy rains witnessed at the start of March. Price fluctuations will also be less of an issue.
Nuts
Mar 27, 2024

Walnuts: market takes odd turn in China

BRUSSELS/QINGDAO. Prices have taken a rather odd turn for walnuts in China. The country has also gained market shares in Europe this season.
Dried Fruit
Mar 26, 2024

Dried figs: over after six months

AYDIN. Exporters have unofficially declared the season over for dried figs in Turkey. Too little rain and the mild winter provide far from ideal conditions for this year's crop.
Dried Fruit
Mar 26, 2024

Sultanas: night frosts in Manisa

MANISA. Night frosts occurred in Manisa at the end of last week. Fortunately, the vineyards remained unharmed. The recent interest rate hike has rendered bank loans even more unattractive for exporters.
Dried Fruit
Mar 26, 2024

Dried apricots: farmers are spooked

MALATYA. Last week’s snow has stirred up quite a bit of commotion for apricots in Malatya. Although snow is good news, farmers are spooked.
Pulses
Mar 25, 2024

Chickpeas: arrivals still to pick up

NEW DELHI. New harvests have flooded the market in India with chickpeas leaving little option but for prices to turn in one direction.
Nuts
Mar 25, 2024

Peanuts: limited downturn despite Holi

NEW DELHI. With Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, Love and Spring, being celebrated on 25 March peanuts should have taken a sharp downturn. Yet, China caused things to play out differently. Suppliers are waiting to ship the new crop in Tanzania and sales are already underway in the USA and Brazil.
AUDITOR Issues
Mar 22, 2024

The AUDITOR Issue 10/2024

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Grains
Mar 22, 2024

Grains and oilseeds: EU debates tariffs for Russian imports

BRUSSELS. Coceral has slashed the EU and UK production estimates for wheat and for rapeseed. Farmers will sow less corn this year in the US and Ukraine. China has tripled its imports of soybeans. Tariffs are a matter of debate for grains and oilseeds in Europe.
Spices
Mar 22, 2024

Spice market update: turmeric records impressive growth

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
Mar 21, 2024

Sesame seeds: new crop increases pressure

NEW DELHI. Low demand will continue to put pressure on the Indian sesame seed market in the coming months. Meanwhile, Germany has significantly increased its imports from African origins this season.
Nuts
Mar 21, 2024

Almonds: concerns about Australian almond blossom

CANBERRA/SACRAMENTO. While the almond blossom in California has come to a positive conclusion, growers in Australia are already worried about whether the blossom period in August will be severely affected by the current restrictions. In addition, Australian almond shipments have been declining in recent months.
Nuts
Mar 21, 2024

Pistachios: upbeat crop estimates

FRESNO/TEHRAN. Domestic demand for pistachios is still rather disappointing in the US. Yet, exports experienced another record month in February. Sentiments are highly upbeat about this year’s crop in Iran.
Oilseeds
Mar 20, 2024

Sunflower seeds: tariffs on Russian food exports

SOFIA/KYIV. Germany's sunflower seed imports have declined by 15% year-on-year, with shipments from France in particular experiencing a drastic decline. Meanwhile, the European Commission is working on restricting food imports from Russia and Belarus.
Dried Fruit
Mar 20, 2024

Dates: crackdown convicts fraudsters in Saudi Arabia

DHAKA/RIYADH. The authorities in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh were able to convict seven fraudsters who had passed off inferior dates as premium goods. In Bangladesh and India, meanwhile, date prices rise noticeably during Ramadan.
Nuts
Mar 20, 2024

Walnuts: uproar over climate crisis impact

FOLSOM/SANTIAGO. Demand for US walnuts is strong. With the new season kicking off prospects are far from encouraging in Chile. Trouble are environmental issues.
Oils
Mar 20, 2024

Olive oil: export restrictions prompt supply glut

IZMIR. Turkey's export restrictions for olive oil failed to produce the desired effect, producers and traders are instead confronted with unpleasant consequences.
Dried Fruit
Mar 19, 2024

Dried figs: buying raw materials becomes more difficult

AYDIN. Contracts concluded at more favourable prices make it possible for exports of Turkish dried figs to be comparatively successful. However, yield losses from this year's crop could cause prices to rise even further.
Oilseeds
Mar 19, 2024

Pumpkin seeds: market stabilises

DALIAN. Demand for Chinese pumpkin seeds could be better, while prices appear to be stabilising for the time being. Seed sales indicate that growers will increase shine skin cultivation.
Dried Fruit
Mar 19, 2024

Sultanas: growers make the most of price increases

MANISA. Growers are holding back their goods in order to push up prices for Turkish sultanas. Contrary to expectations, exports actually increased further last week.
Dried Fruit
Mar 19, 2024

Dried apricots: ideal conditions

MALATYA. So far, Turkish farmers have reported perfect weather conditions for the apricot blossom - but this can change very quickly, which is why caution is still advised. Prices have stabilised for the time being.
Pulses
Mar 18, 2024

Chickpeas: no price recovery in sight

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Once again, prices on the Indian chickpea market have fallen drastically and, according to market experts, there is no improvement in sight for the time being. In Canada, the acreage is said to have grown considerably.
Nuts
Mar 18, 2024

Peanuts: oil markets influence peanut trade

NEW DELHI/BRASÍLIA. In India, market players are currently keeping a close eye on the oil markets, which have a significant impact on peanut prices. Brazil is producing less EU-suitable goods this season.
AUDITOR Issues
Mar 15, 2024

The AUDITOR Issue 09/2024

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Nuts
Mar 15, 2024

Hazelnuts: Olam adds to chaos

ORDU. First crop estimates have been issued for hazelnuts and with the local elections just around the corner it seems as if the central bank is losing its grip on inflation. Olam has unwittingly triggered quite a response.
Spices
Mar 15, 2024

Spice market update: chilli prices under pressure

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
Mar 14, 2024

Flaxseed: EU imports from Russia have doubled

OTTAWA/ASTANA. Reduced acreage in Canada is expected to lead to a further decline in production this year. Meanwhile, the EU has increased its flaxseed imports by 23% so far this season.
Oilseeds
Mar 14, 2024

Sesame seeds: cultivation down by a third

NEW DELHI/MAPUTO. Smaller acreages in Gujarat are causing forecasts for the summer crop in India to shrink. In Mozambique, meanwhile, sowing has been completed, but a tropical storm is expected in parts of the country.
Dried Fruit
Mar 14, 2024

Prunes: the competition never sleeps

SANTIAGO. Initial crop estimates give Chilean market players hope for a positive season. However, the competition on the world market is becoming increasingly fierce.
Oilseeds
Mar 13, 2024

Sunflower seeds: nearly 14 million mt in Ukraine

SOFIA/KYIV. Agricultural imports from Russia have come under fire as the European Commission seeks steps to support farmers and tensions are boiling over in Poland. Estimates state that Ukraine may produce 13.5-13.9 million mt of sunflower seeds this year.
Oilseeds
Mar 13, 2024

Blue poppy seeds: acreage to be expanded

CHRUDIM. The supplies on the Czech blue poppy seed market are shrinking. Meanwhile, there is growing confidence that the area under cultivation will increase again this year.
Nuts
Mar 13, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: El Niño is still apparent

MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR. Although the weather phenomenon is slowly weakening, the effects of one of the strongest El Niño weather events since records began are still being felt. Prices are rising on the palm oil market.
Nuts
Mar 13, 2024

Almonds: slump in US exports

SACRAMENTO. While exports have been the bright spot in recent months for US almonds, this story fell apart in February as the latest position report issued by California almonds shows.
Dried Fruit
Mar 12, 2024

Dried apricots: snow turns the tables

MALATYA. Snow has brought a welcome turn to the market for dried apricots in Turkey. Things may, however, change again very quickly. Exports have slowed considerably to nearly all top ten destinations this season.
Dried Fruit
Mar 12, 2024

Dried figs: spring weather needs to be better

AYDIN. Adverse weather conditions spell bad news for dried figs in Aydin this year. A supply squeeze is very well possible if conditions fail to improve in spring.
Dried Fruit
Mar 12, 2024

Sultanas: still worried

MANISA. As Ramadan has started trading is largely subdued for sultanas in Turkey at present. The current prices and limited supplies may very well prolong this situation.
Pulses
Mar 11, 2024

Chickpeas: prices on a rollercoaster ride

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The prices of Indian chickpeas have undergone a sharp fluctuation in the past few days. There have also been significant changes in Canada.
Nuts
Mar 11, 2024

Peanuts: a sigh of relief in Argentina

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. Heat and drought were a major concern for Argentinian peanut growers in January and February. March has been somewhat more favourable so far. In India, the market could be literally flooded with peanuts.
Nuts
Mar 11, 2024

Cashews: market fraught with challenges

BRUSSELS/NEW DELHI. EU imports have dipped to a five-year low for cashew nuts. Ivory Coast has ramped up exports but is struggling to maintain local processing. Disruptions continue in India.
AUDITOR Issues
Mar 8, 2024

The AUDITOR Issue 08/2024

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Oilseeds
Mar 8, 2024

International Women’s Day: Never give up!

SEEHEIM/ANKARA. Even in 2024, women don't always have it easy in male-dominated industries... right? We spoke to a female dried fruit trader based in Turkey about how she has fared in the almost twenty years she has been working in the industry and what it takes to stand up to the competition.
Grains
Mar 8, 2024

Grains and oilseeds: China seizes the day

BRUSSELS. Panic has broken loose after China cancelled a large order for US wheat. Attractive prices have also prompted China to buy extraordinary volumes of corn in Ukraine. With farmers holding back Brazil will hardly be able to ship as much soy in March and the Red Sea crisis will prompt buyers in Europe to turn to Canda for canola.
Oilseeds
Mar 7, 2024

Sunflower seeds: prices come under pressure

SOFIA. Trade on the Bulgarian sunflower seed market has come to a standstill. Exporters are adjusting their prices in order to boost trading activities.
Oilseeds
Mar 7, 2024

Sesame seeds: trade falters

NEW DELHI. The lack of demand continues to put pressure on sesame seed prices in the Indian market. Farmers are adjusting their sowing plans for the summer crop accordingly.
Spices
Mar 7, 2024

Spice market update: lively coriander market

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
Mar 6, 2024

Macadamias: first crop estimates

CANBERRA. The Australian Macadamia Society has announced the first estimates for the 2024 Australian macadamia crop. After a difficult year in 2023, the outlook is much more optimistic this time.
Nuts
Mar 6, 2024

Cashews: optimistic outlook for 2024

HANOI/NEW DELHI. Although the Vietnamese cashew market continues to face various challenges, the year has started promisingly, and market players are optimistic. Prices have declined in India.
Oilseeds
Mar 6, 2024

Pumpkin seeds: prices continue to rise

DALIAN. Prices on the Chinese pumpkin seed market are continuing their upward trend, with some varieties more in demand than others. Sales could have an impact on the acreage for the next season.