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Oct 7, 2026

Raisins South Africa: Know your raisins, know their origin

UPINGTON. How South Africa is building buyer confidence through traceability, production intelligence and responsible production.
Oilseeds
Oct 7, 2026

Blue poppy seeds: new crop down by 5%

PRAGUE/BRUSSELS. The Czech Republic’s poppy seed crop cannot match last year’s figures. Strong demand is supporting prices. Germany increased its imports from the Czech Republic by 8% in the 2025/2026 season.
Nuts
Oct 7, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: El Niño threatens 2027 crop

MANILA/HANOI. Prices for desiccated coconuts in the Philippines remain stable, whilst coconut oil is once again becoming cheaper on the international market. El Niño could have a significant impact on the supply of coconut products and, consequently, on prices in 2027. Vietnam’s coconut exports to the US rose significantly year-on-year.
Oilseeds
Oct 6, 2026

Pumpkin seeds: rain complicates drying process

DALIAN. Demand for Chinese pumpkin seeds has picked up again recently. A smaller crop and difficulties with drying are likely to further reduce supply. Prices are showing a firming trend, particularly for high-quality goods.
Dried Fruit
Oct 6, 2026

Dried figs: good start to the export season

AYDIN. The first week of the export season saw a good volume of exports. Shipments are expected to pick up further in the coming weeks. The price trend, however, remains somewhat unclear.
Dried Fruit
Oct 6, 2026

Sultanas: production increase not as high as expected

MANISA. A higher raw material input means that this season’s more abundant crops cannot be converted directly into sultana production. Farmers remain dissatisfied with commodity prices. Exports are going well.
Dried Fruit
Oct 6, 2026

Dried apricots: exports on the rise

MALATYA. Turkish dried apricot exports are significantly higher than last year’s levels. Growers are still waiting for potential purchases by the TMO. Meanwhile, prices remain largely stable.
Nuts
Oct 6, 2026

Walnuts: production smaller than anticipated

SACRAMENTO. Harvesting is running early for walnuts in California. Production will be smaller than anticipated. Buying interest is encouraging in Spain and Italy.
Dried Fruit
Oct 6, 2026

Prunes: favourable conditions for the new crop in Chile

SANTIAGO/BRUSSELS. El Niño brought a wet winter to Chile, which is set to benefit the 2027 plum crop. The outlook is positive. EU countries have increased their prune imports from Chile by 7% this year.
Nuts
Oct 5, 2026

Peanuts: traders and buyers remain cautious

NEW DELHI/ATLANTA. In the US, peanut prices continue to rise as supplies tighten. In India, buyers are adopting a wait-and-see approach for the time being, given the favourable crop prospects. The reduction in import duties on edible oils is leading to adjustments.
Oilseeds
Oct 5, 2026

Sunflower seeds: EU crop better than expected

SOFIA/DALIAN. The European Commission has once again raised its crop forecast for the EU sunflower seed crop. Prices are holding steady at their current level. In China, buyers are awaiting the arrival of the new crop.
Pulses
Oct 5, 2026

Chickpeas: quality concerns in Canada

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. In India, market players are anticipating further price rises, while in Canada the focus is on the quality of this year’s crop. Production here is lower than last year.
Nuts
Oct 5, 2026

Cashews: prices start to move in Vietnam

NEW DELHI/HO CHI MINH. Demand is still surprisingly strong for cashews in India. Suppliers are not exactly happy with the way in which buyers are acting in Vietnam. Prices are on the move.
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Oct 2, 2026

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Grains
Oct 2, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: fierce competition and slow exports

BRUSSELS. Wheat exports are progressing slowly in the Black Sea region. Corn stocks are not only high in the US. Any hopes of China buying more soybeans in the US have been slashed for now. Competition is fierce for rapeseed.
Spices
Oct 2, 2026

Spice market update: cumin continues its upward trend

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper, cardamom and fenugreek as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Oilseeds
Oct 1, 2026

Sesame seeds: new crop from Nigeria

ABUJA/NEW DELHI. In Nigeria, the new crop is arriving on the commercial markets. In India, the Kharif sowing season is virtually complete. China’s sesame seed imports are roughly at the same level as last year.
Oilseeds
Oct 1, 2026

Soybeans: production estimate not the real issue in China

DALIAN. In China, the production forecast for soybeans is not quite as relevant as other factors. Expectation is that trends will diverge in the new season.
Dried Fruit
Oct 1, 2026

Raisins: highly optimistic expectations

TEHRAN. Current projections for Iran’s new raisin crop are highly optimistic. Suppliers are issuing offers.
Nuts
Oct 1, 2026

Hazelnuts: market not behaving as expected

ORDU. Quality issues are giving rise to supply speculations for hazelnuts. Exporters are not too happy with the current demand situation. Market prices are still not living up to expectations.
Oilseeds
Sep 30, 2026

Sunflower seeds: prices are declining

SOFIA/KYIV. The arrival of the new crop is putting pressure on sunflower seed prices in the Bulgarian market. In Ukraine, around a third of the crop has been brought in. EU countries have increased their imports by almost 80% since the start of July.
Spices
Sep 30, 2026

Ginger: concerns over diseases and bad weather

BEIJING/LIMA. China has significantly increased its ginger exports to Europe, putting pressure on prices. In Peru, stricter phytosanitary regulations are restricting exports. Demand in Europe is picking up again following a quiet summer.
Oilseeds
Sep 30, 2026

Flaxseed: prices remain low

OTTAWA/ASTANA. Canadian farmers have once again achieved good yields this year. High carry-over stocks from last year provide an additional supply buffer. Prices for Canadian flaxseed remain at their lowest levels in years.
Surveys and Studies
Sep 30, 2026

EU: solid agri-food trade in 2026

BRUSSELS. EU agri-food exports continued to outweigh imports in January to July 2026. Cocoa prices are one of the main drivers for imports.
Oilseeds
Sep 30, 2026

Mustard seeds: yields at 10-year high

OTTAWA/ASTANA. This year’s Canadian mustard seed crop recorded the highest average yield since 2016. Export sales, however, have declined significantly.
Nuts
Sep 29, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: free trade agreement raises hopes

MANILA. International prices for desiccated coconuts remain stable, whilst domestic prices in the Philippines continue to rise. Meanwhile, the EU and the Philippines have reached a broad understanding regarding a free trade agreement.
Dried Fruit
Sep 29, 2026

Dried figs: start of the 2026/2027 export season

AYDIN. Turkey is kicking off the 2026/2027 export season this week. Raw materials have become cheaper once again. The 2025/2026 export season ends with a year-on-year difference of more than 3,000 mt.
Dried Fruit
Sep 29, 2026

Sultanas: exports in full swing

MANISA. Autumn is setting in across Turkey. The TMO continues remains involved in the market through intervention purchases. Exports have risen significantly in the first few weeks of the new season.
Dried Fruit
Sep 29, 2026

Dried apricots: demand picks up

MALATYA. The Turkish dried apricot market remains quiet, although demand is showing slight signs of recovery. Market players expect business to pick up in October. Exports have so far been well above last year’s levels.
Oils
Sep 29, 2026

Olive oil: record production in Turkey

IZMIR/BRUSSELS. The olive crop in Turkey is expected to be 55% larger this year. This is expected to lead to record olive oil production. However, Turkey is concerned about competition on the international market.
Pulses
Sep 28, 2026

Chickpeas: strong export demand keeps prices high

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. India’s chickpea market is characterised by strong exports and tighter stocks. The smaller crop is also putting upward pressure on prices. In Canada, harvest delays are currently supporting the market.
Nuts
Sep 28, 2026

Peanuts: mixed crop prospects

NEW DELHI/DAKAR. In India, weak export demand and higher crop forecasts in several states are holding back the market; at the same time, production shortfalls in Gujarat are having the opposite effect. In Senegal, a new facility for local peanut processing is being built.
Nuts
Sep 28, 2026

Pecans: differing export trends

IRVING. August was a weak month for US pecans. Domestic demand fell sharply in 2025/2026. Shelled meat shipments are down. China is not responsible for the rise in in-shell exports.
Nuts
Sep 28, 2026

Cashews: confusing forecasts

NEW DELHI/DODOMA. Prospects are highly encouraging for cashews in Mozambique at present. Rather confusing estimates are circulating in Tanzania. Buying will change in India.
AUDITOR Issues
Sep 25, 2026

The AUDITOR Issue 35/2026

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Grains
Sep 25, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: new EU estimates

BRUSSELS. Egypt is turning to Europe for wheat. Transportation is becoming more difficult for corn in Ukraine. China is well on course to meet its commitments for US soybeans. EU rapeseed is remarkably resilient considering the extreme heatwaves witnessed in summer.
Spices
Sep 25, 2026

Spice market update: positive outlook for turmeric farmers

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper, cardamom and fenugreek as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Oilseeds
Sep 24, 2026

Sesame seeds: crop damage in India

NEW DELHI. Late rainfall has damaged the Indian sesame seed crop. However, the full extent of the damage remains to be seen. Nevertheless, prices are holding firm for the time being.
Nuts
Sep 24, 2026

Hazelnuts: on-site investigations to affect Ferrero

ORDU. With the incredibly large price gap between the TMO and the free market prevailing Turkey’s Ministry of Trade and the Competition Authority have launched on-site investigations. The TMO is experiencing quite a run. Quality is an issue for Ferrero.
Oilseeds
Sep 23, 2026

Sunflower seeds: Coceral forecasts nearly 10 million mt across the EU

SOFIA/BRUSSELS. Coceral has once again revised its EU crop forecast upwards. In Ukraine, the harvest is progressing more slowly than last year. Nevertheless, the raw material supply is putting pressure on prices.
Grains
Sep 23, 2026

Millet: bountiful crop in Ukraine

KYIV/DALIAN. Ukrainian farmers are achieving significantly higher millet yields than last year. On the Chinese market, prices have little room to fall. EU imports have declined by 60% this season.
Fruit and Vegetables
Sep 23, 2026

Dried beans: seasonal price decline for kidney beans

BEIJING. Chinese kidney beans are showing seasonal price fluctuations, whilst sales of adzuki beans are well underway. For mung beans, there is a growing focus on organic and quality characteristics.
Nuts
Sep 23, 2026

Macadamias: speculation over El Niño impact

VANCOUVER. El Niño may cause the prospects for macadamias to turn sour in 2027. Demand has finally kicked in.
Nuts
Sep 23, 2026

Walnuts: cautious estimate for new crop

SANTIAGO. For Chile, the USDA has earmarked the production estimate for the next walnut crop with a big question mark. Prospects are also not that encouraging for the next few years.
Grains
Sep 23, 2026

Buckwheat: prospects not too encouraging

DALIAN/BRUSSELS. Production is set to be smaller for buckwheat in Ukraine. Imports from Russia to the EU have surged in recent months. Yields are not that encouraging in China.
Dried Fruit
Sep 22, 2026

Dried figs: significant differences in organic prices

AYDIN. Growers are still awaiting a statement from the TMO. Raw materials are trading at lower prices on the open market. Prices for organic dried figs vary significantly.
Nuts
Sep 22, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: market shows mixed trends

MANILA. Philippine commodity prices have risen recently, while demand for desiccated coconuts remains stable. Container freight rates to Europe are falling, but within Asia they continue to rise.
Dried Fruit
Sep 22, 2026

Dried apricots: frustration with TMO

MALATYA. The Turkish dried apricot market remains quiet, whilst demand is picking up slightly. Prices have stabilised, yet growers are still awaiting a decision from the TMO on possible purchase prices.
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