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Nuts
Oct 13, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: between price declines and supply risks

MANILA. Export quotations for desiccated coconuts remain stable, while coconut oil and copra are becoming cheaper. El Niño is increasing the risk to supply in the coming year. Furthermore, bottlenecks in container transport are hampering Philippine exports.
Dried Fruit
Oct 13, 2026

Dried figs: TARİŞ announces purchase prices

AYDIN. The TARİŞ Fig Cooperative has announced its purchase prices for the 2026/2027 season. Growers have mixed feelings about the offers. Export prices for organic figs are also available now.
Dried Fruit
Oct 13, 2026

Dried apricots: stable prices despite rising demand

MALATYA. Prices for Turkish dried apricots remain stable, whilst demand is picking up slightly. Exports of the new crop are significantly higher than last year’s levels. In Malatya, the cultivation of almonds is intended to reduce dependence on apricots and create additional sources of income.
Dried Fruit
Oct 13, 2026

Sultanas: exports up by almost 50%

MANISA. The Turkish sultana market is characterised by brisk trading activity and strong buying interest. Exports are above last year's level. This coming weekend, many exporters will be heading to the SIAL food fair in Paris.
Oilseeds
Oct 13, 2026

Mustard seeds: positive outlook for the season

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. Higher yields and an increase in acreage are set to lead to a significant rise in the availability of mustard seeds on the Canadian market during the 2026/2027 season. Prices are expected to fall. EU countries have increased their imports of mustard seeds from Canada by a good 5% since the beginning of July.
Oilseeds
Oct 12, 2026

Flaxseed: higher total stocks in Canada

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. Higher imports and lower exports could mean that, this season, the supply of flaxseed on the Canadian market will exceed last year’s figure despite a lower production volume. EU countries have increased their imports from Canada by 238% since July.
Pulses
Oct 12, 2026

Chickpeas: sellers take advantage of price rises

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Prices for Indian chickpeas are continuing their upward trend, as a smaller crop and brisk exports are supporting the market. In Canada, too, production is significantly lower than in the 2025/26 season.
Nuts
Oct 12, 2026

Peanuts: high supplies put pressure on prices

NEW DELHI. Prices for Indian peanuts have fallen recently. Export demand remains subdued at present, but a recovery is expected during the winter months.
Oilseeds
Oct 12, 2026

Flaxseed: larger acreage, lower yields

ASTANA. Kazakhstan ended the 2025/2026 season with record exports. While the crop has not quite met expectations, the outlook for the 2026/2027 season remains positive. Shipments are facing logistical challenges. Russia’s flaxseed production is below last year’s figure.
Nuts
Oct 9, 2026

Cashews: gearing up for El Niño and festivals

NEW DELHI/DODOMA. El Niño has prompted the season to start earlier than usual in Tanzania. In India, the market is getting ready for the next festival season.
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Oct 9, 2026

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Grains
Oct 9, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: disruptions, attacks and high oil prices

BRUSSELS. Wheat exports are still largely disrupted in the Black Sea. Corn is under attack. Soybean crushing capacities have risen in the US and in Brazil. Oil is driving rapeseed.
Nuts
Oct 9, 2026

Pistachios: reliable crop estimate lacking

GAZIANTEP. Reliable crop estimates are lacking for pistachios in Turkey. Quality is an issue. Farmers are far from happy with the current price developments.
Spices
Oct 9, 2026

Spice market update: limited cardamom supplies

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 8, 2026

Sesame seeds: prices in India continue to rise

NEW DELHI/SUCRE. Sesame farmers in India have begun harvesting. Uncertainties regarding the yield and quality of the crop are driving prices up. Paraguay and Bolivia exported less sesame seeds between January and July this year.
Nuts
Oct 8, 2026

China: high market potential for nuts

BEIJING. As the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service’s Tree Nuts Annual for China highlights, the country will remain one of the world’s leading markets for tree nuts. Changing consumer habits offer new market potentials amid a challenging trading environment and high costs. Expanding domestic production and economic challenges will, however, restrain the import demand for most US tree nuts in MY 2026/2027, with the noted exception of almonds.
Nuts
Oct 8, 2026

Hazelnuts: TMO and Ferrero reject large volumes

ORDU. In Turkey, the wide gap between free market prices and the TMO for hazelnuts is still giving rise to questions. The TMO and Ferrero have rejected large volumes. Demand is also an issue.
Company News
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.
AUDITOR Issues
Oct 2, 2026

The AUDITOR Issue 36/2026

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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.
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