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Dried Fruit
Jul 15, 2025

Goji berries: harvest to be delayed

DALIAN. Goji berries were supposed to be ready for shipment in July this year. However, supply remains low and prices have risen in recent weeks.
Dried Fruit
Jul 15, 2025

Dried figs: uncertainty despite good prospects

AYDIN. Following the pollination period, market players are satisfied with the development of figs for dried fruit production. At the same time, they are keeping a wary eye on the weather.
Dried Fruit
Jul 15, 2025

Sultanas: table grape exports start this week

MANISA. Turkey will export the first table grape shipments from the 2025 crop starting in the middle of this week. Temperatures are once again reaching up to 40°C. Demand remains modest.
Dried Fruit
Jul 15, 2025

Dried apricots: export value drops significantly

MALATYA. A recent report on dried apricot exports in the first half of 2025 shows that the export value has fallen by 18%. Overall, the market is quiet due to a lack of goods.
Oilseeds
Jul 15, 2025

Pumpkin seeds: acreage for Lady Nails increases by 80%

DALIAN. While there is disagreement about the size of the acreage for Shine Skins, the Lady Nails variety is becoming increasingly popular, which is also reflected in planting figures. GWS kernels and Snow Whites are proving to be more stable.
Pulses
Jul 14, 2025

Chickpeas: increased demand could lead to price rally

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The Indian chickpea market remains calm for now. However, given the tight global supply situation, rising buying interest could cause prices to skyrocket. A large acreage is expected in Canada.
Nuts
Jul 14, 2025

Peanuts: suppliers remain optimistic

NEW DELHI. Although prices on the Indian peanut market have declined again, traders are optimistic that this could soon change. Several factors point to price increases in the near future.
AUDITOR Issues
Jul 11, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 24/2025

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Spices
Jul 11, 2025

Spice market update: Indian cardamom remains competitive

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper, turmeric and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Oilseeds
Jul 10, 2025

Flaxseed: Kazakhstan doubles exports

ASTANA. A recovery in crops and EU tariffs on Russian flaxseed imports have caused Kazakhstan's flaxseed exports to double. Around 74% of exports went to China and Belgium.
Oilseeds
Jul 10, 2025

Sesame seeds: South Korea issues new tender

NEW DELHI/BRASÍLIA. Growers in India were able to start Kharif sowing early. South Korea has published a new sesame seed tender. The crop in Brazil is of impressive quality.
Nuts
Jul 10, 2025

Hazelnuts: focus on the new crop

ORDU. A court ruling regarding Ferrero could lead to speculative buying on the Turkish hazelnut market. The Turkish statistics office has reduced its forecast for the coming hazelnut crop.
Dried Fruit
Jul 10, 2025

Cranberries: average crops expected

MADISON/QUÉBEC. May and June brought abundant rainfall and little sunshine to cranberry-growing regions. Nevertheless, yield prospects are moderate. EU countries have increased their imports by 11.5% this year.
Dried Fruit
Jul 9, 2025

Prunes: preparing for the new season

SANTIAGO/SACRAMENTO. EU countries have significantly reduced their prune imports compared to last year. In California, the fruit are developing on the trees and Chilean farmers are busy with winter maintenance on their plantations.
Nuts
Jul 9, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: impressive resilience

MANILA. Although the coconut market continues to face considerable hurdles, prices for desiccated coconuts and coconut oil are proving surprisingly resilient. The Philippine government wants to support the industry.
Nuts
Jul 9, 2025

Cashews: processors in Ghana sound the alarm

PHNOM PENH/ACCRA. While Cambodia and Vietnam are celebrating rising export figures, processors in Ghana are increasingly concerned about their industry. EU cashew imports have increased year-on-year.
Oilseeds
Jul 9, 2025

Sunflower seeds: rainfall eases market situation

SOFIA/KYIV. Rainfall brought some relief to European growing regions after a period of hot, dry weather. This is good news for the sunflower seed crop. The EU imported around 20% less sunflower seeds from third countries in the 2024/2025 season.
Oils
Jul 9, 2025

Olive oil: high carry-over stocks expected

IZMIR. Turkish market players fear that positive production forecasts on the international olive oil market will put further pressure on prices in the domestic market. According to reports, end-of-season stocks in Turkey are expected to exceed 200,000 mt.
Spices
Jul 8, 2025

Ginger: demand in Europe continues to rise

BEIJING/BRUSSELS. While ginger has long been a staple ingredient in many Asian countries, consumer interest in Western countries has grown steadily in recent years. This is also reflected in EU imports.
Dried Fruit
Jul 8, 2025

Dried figs: pollination proceeding satisfactorily

AYDIN. Market players in the Turkish province of Aydin are satisfied with how the pollination period has progressed so far. The weather in the coming months will show whether the positive outlook can be fulfilled.
Dried Fruit
Jul 8, 2025

Sultanas: Uncertainty surrounding 2025 production

MANISA. While the extent of frost damage to the apricot market is quite clear, the exact impact on sultana production in Manisa still seems somewhat unclear. This is also reflected in prices.
Dried Fruit
Jul 8, 2025

Dried apricots: heat warning for Malatya

MALATYA. In Turkey's most important apricot-growing region, temperatures are set to rise to 43°C in the coming days and often not fall below 25°C at night. Businesses remain closed and trade has largely come to a standstill.
Nuts
Jul 8, 2025

Macadamias: big goals in South Africa

CAPE TOWN. South Africa, the world's leading macadamia producer, plans to potentially double its production over the next ten years. The outlook is good, but there are also some hurdles to overcome.
Pulses
Jul 7, 2025

Chickpeas: first signs of recovery

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. While export prices have declined again, the Indian domestic market for chickpeas has seen the first signs of a price recovery. The situation on the international market is also easing slightly. The market in Canada remains calm.
Nuts
Jul 7, 2025

Peanuts: favourable feed prices in Argentina

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. While sowing is being expanded in key Indian growing regions, Argentina is attracting buyers with favourable prices for feed peanuts. Export prices in India remain largely stable.
AUDITOR Issues
Jul 4, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 23/2025

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Spices
Jul 4, 2025

Spice market update: chilli market on the rise

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper, turmeric and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Oilseeds
Jul 3, 2025

Flaxseed: prices remain firm

OTTAWA/ASTANA. Canadian traders expect that the country will start the new season without any significant carry-over stocks. Speculation suggests that prices for new the crops in Russia and Kazakhstan will rise.
Oilseeds
Jul 3, 2025

Mustard seeds: EU reduces imports by more than a third

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. Rainfall is benefiting the mustard seed crop in Canadian growing regions. However, further rain showers are urgently needed. In the 2024/2025 season, almost 36% less mustard seeds have been imported into the EU so far.
Nuts
Jul 3, 2025

Hazelnuts: new preliminary crop estimates

ORDU. Uptake for the TMO sales is slow. New crop estimates have emerged for hazelnuts. Trading slowly starts for the 2025 crop. EU spending has reached a record in the first six months of the year.
Oilseeds
Jul 2, 2025

Sunflower seeds: EU estimates on a downward trend

SOFIA/DALIAN. The European Commission has significantly lowered its crop forecast for the 2025/2026 season. Market players reckon that this may not be the last time if the current weather conditions persist.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 2, 2025

Dried beans: prices rise significantly

BEIJING. The ongoing shortage of goods on the Chinese bean markets has driven prices up in recent weeks – with one exception. Adzuki bean traders are hoping for a tender from South Korea.
Grains
Jul 2, 2025

Millet: lower demand in China

KYIV/DALIAN. Millet cultivation in Ukraine is declining this year. The crop in China is expected to be sufficient to meet demand on the Chinese market.
Grains
Jul 2, 2025

Buckwheat: acreage smaller than last year

KYIV/DALIAN. EU countries have increased their buckwheat imports by 22% this season. A smaller crop is expected in Ukraine in 2025.
Nuts
Jul 2, 2025

Pistachios: supply squeeze out of the question

ISTANBUL/BRUSSELS. Although production is expected to decline sharply in Turkey this year, a supply squeeze is out of the question for pistachios. Traders are quite relaxed about the conflict between Israel and Iran. Challenges prevail in Syria, despite Trump lifting sanctions this week. EU spending has soared by 29% in the first six months of the year.
Dried Fruit
Jul 1, 2025

Dried figs: table figs are already being harvested

AYDIN. Temperatures of up to 40°C prevail in Aydin. The market remains calm and the focus is on the development of the coming crop.
Dried Fruit
Jul 1, 2025

Sultanas: grape harvest to start shortly

MANISA. It will remain hot in Manisa this week. In the Sarıgöl region, the table grape harvest will begin in July. Trading activity remains modest.
Dried Fruit
Jul 1, 2025

Dried apricots: exporters adjust prices

MALATYA. Much to the displeasure of buyers, some Turkish apricot exporters have increased the prices in their existing contracts. These had been concluded before the massive frost damage. Temperatures in Malatya are expected to cool down slightly in the coming days.
Nuts
Jul 1, 2025

Macadamias: sharp downturn in Australia

NEW FARM. Australian Macadamias has sharply downgraded the mid-season crop forecast in July. Growers and processors are struggling with one of the most difficult and unpredictable seasons in recent years.
Surveys and Studies
Jul 1, 2025

India: sharp rise in Monsoon planting

GUJARAT. In India, the state of Gujarat has a 70% share in the country’s production of peanuts and cotton. Official figures show that monsoon planting is well ahead of last year not only for these two commodities but also for sesame seeds and castor.
Surveys and Studies
Jun 30, 2025

EU: high prices drive agri-food trade

BRUSSEL. As the European Commission’s Directorate-General of Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) highlights the high prices for cocoa, coffee, fruit and nuts have impacted exports and imports in the first quarter of 2025. Cereal exports have, however, dipped.
Nuts
Jun 30, 2025

Peanuts: high quality in hot demand

NEW DELHI. Farmers in India are keen to purchase high-quality seeds to sow peanuts. Edible oil is trading lower. Yields have risen sharply in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Pulses
Jun 30, 2025

Chickpeas: competitive advantage

NEW DELHI. India currently holds a competitive advantage for chickpeas in the international market. Yet, the selling pressure witnessed in the initial weeks of the harvest may slow.
AUDITOR Issues
Jun 27, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 22/2025

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Oilseeds
Jun 26, 2025

Sesame seeds: tender with limited impact

NEW DELHI. Results for the recent tender were rather surprising. Yet, the tender has little impact for sesame seeds in India. China is encouraging trade with Africa. US imports show diverse developments.
Spices
Jun 26, 2025

Spice market update: impossible to compete with China

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, turmeric and red chilli and black pepper as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Nuts
Jun 26, 2025

Hazelnuts: TMO cancels tender

ORDU. Bids did not live up to the TMO’s expectations in last week’s tender for hazelnuts. Wide price gaps prevail. Good news concerning the 2025 crop has emerged in the orchards. Economic indicators are somewhat promising for Turkey.
Dairy Products
Jun 25, 2025

Butter: summer slows sales

KEMPTEN/BRUSSELS. Summer has got its hold on butter sales in Germany. EU exports are still underperforming, and EU butter quotations are still remarkably high.